mechanical

Relating to machines or machinery; done without thought or feeling, as if by a machine.

ruОтносящийся к машинам или механизмам; выполняемый без размышлений или чувств, как машина.esRelacionado con máquinas o mecanismos; que se hace sin reflexión ni sentimiento, de manera automática o rutinaria.frRelatif aux machines ou aux mécanismes; exécuté sans réflexion ni émotion, de manière automatique, comme une machine.deDie Maschinen oder Mechanismen betreffend; auch: wie eine Maschine ablaufend, ohne Nachdenken oder Gefühl.ptRelativo a máquinas ou mecanismos; feito de forma automática, sem reflexão, esforço ou emoção, como se fosse uma máquina.zh与机器或机械有关的；像机器一样无意识、无感情地做的。arيصف ما يتعلق بالآلات أو المكنات، أو ما يُؤدى بشكل آلي دون تفكير أو شعور.

1. Relating to machines B1 formal technical

   Relating to or operated by machines or machinery.

   • The mechanical parts of the engine need regular maintenance.
   • He studied mechanical engineering at university.
   • The factory uses mechanical arms for assembly.

   ruМеханическийesRelativo a máquinasfrmécanique (relatif aux machines)deMechanischptMecânicozh机械的arميكانيكي

   Synonyms: automatedautomaticmachinemechanizedmotorizedpower-driven

   Antonyms: hand-operatedhumanmanual

2. Automatic or routine B2 formal

   Done without thought or feeling; automatic.

   • She gave a mechanical response without really listening.
   • His movements were mechanical, like a robot.
   • The greeting felt mechanical and insincere.

   ruМеханическийesmecánico, automáticofrmécanique, automatiquedeMechanischptMecânicozh机械的arآلي

   Synonyms: automatichabitualinstinctiveinvoluntaryperfunctoryreflexroutineunthinking

   Antonyms: animateddeliberateemotionalimpulsivelivelysincerespontaneousthoughtful

• more mechanical comparative form
• most mechanical superlative form