B1adjectivetechnologywork
US/məˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/
UK/məˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/
connected with machines or engines; also done without thinking, like a machine
In context
The flight was delayed because of a mechanical problem.
My brother is studying mechanical engineering in Da Nang.
Her answers sounded mechanical, as if she had memorized them.
Words that go with mechanical
adjective + noun
- mechanical problemA mechanical problem stopped the train for an hour.
- mechanical engineeringMechanical engineering is a popular major for boys.
- mechanical failureThe crash was caused by mechanical failure.
- mechanical partsThe mechanical parts need oil every month.
adverb + adjective
- purely mechanicalCopying the answers is a purely mechanical task.