mechanical

• Relativo a máquinas ou mecanismos; feito de forma automática, sem reflexão, esforço ou emoção, como se fosse uma máquina.

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

1. Relating to machinesB1formaltechnical

   Relating to or operated by machines or machinery.

   Mecânico

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

   Sinônimosautomatedautomaticmachinemechanizedmotorizedpower-driven

   Antônimoshand-operatedhumanmanual

2. Automatic or routineB2formal

   Done without thought or feeling; automatic.

   Mecânico

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

   Sinônimosautomatichabitualinstinctiveinvoluntaryperfunctoryreflexroutineunthinking

   Antônimosanimateddeliberateemotionalimpulsivelivelysincerespontaneousthoughtful