Mechanically
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /məˈkænɪkli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Mechanically is an adverb meaning From a mechanical point of view.
Meaning
From a mechanical point of view.
More Meanings
- In a mechanical manner, mindlessly, thoughtlessly, automatically, without thinking.
Example Sentences
mechanically speaking
"Of what avail," and her eyes wandered mechanically round, "is all the luxury by which I am surrounded, if it serve only as a barrier to all kindly feelings?"
My fears, however, made me mechanically close my thighs; but the very touch of his hand insinuated between them, disclosed them and opened a way for the main attack.
Provided they stick to their legal priors, rather than voting mechanically as Republican appointees, the justices seem likely to split on some of these cases — with real consequences for Trump’s agenda.
Synonyms for mechanically
Depending on context, synonyms include automatically.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include automatically, mechanistically, machinery, structurally, mindlessly, robotically.
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