mechanical
adjective/məˈkænɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #2,689 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to or operated by machines; done without thought, like a machine.
Example sentence
The robot moved in a very mechanical manner, following programmed instructions precisely.
Synonyms & related words
- automatic
- robotic
- machine-like
- repetitive
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