mechanically
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a machinelike manner; without feeling or thought: Performing an action in a routine, automatic, or emotionless way, as if done by a machine.
- In a mechanical manner; by means of a mechanism: Relating to or operated by a physical device or system of parts.
Usage Examples
- Adverb (machinelike manner):
- He nodded mechanically, not really listening to the question.
- The clerk repeated the store policy mechanically, with no attempt to be helpful.
- Adverb (by a mechanism):
- The garage door opens mechanically with a remote control.
- This valve is controlled mechanically, not electronically.
Advanced Usage
- "to respond mechanically": to reply in an automatic, unthinking way.
- After hours of interviews, she began to respond mechanically to the standard questions.
- Used to describe actions performed out of habit or obligation, without genuine engagement.
- He went through the motions of his job mechanically, dreaming of retirement.
Variants and Related Words
- Mechanical (adj):
- Pertaining to machinery or tools: "a mechanical engineer."
- Done without thought or spontaneity: "a mechanical performance."
- Mechanism (n): A system of parts working together in a machine; a natural or established process.
- The locking mechanism is very sturdy.
Synonyms
- Automatically: In a way that happens as a result of automation or without conscious thought.
- By rote: In a mechanical or habitual way, relying on memory without understanding.
- Perfunctorily: Carried out with minimal effort or reflection, merely to fulfill a duty.
Antonyms
- Thoughtfully: In a way that shows careful consideration.
- Spontaneously: In a natural, sudden, or unplanned way.
- Manually: Operated or done by hand, not by a machine.
Related Phrases
- To do something mechanically: To perform a task in an automatic, unfeeling manner.
- Years of practice allowed him to play the scales perfectly but mechanically.
- Mechanically inclined: Having a natural skill or interest in understanding and working with machines.
- She is very mechanically inclined and can fix almost anything.
Adverb
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in a machinelike manner; without feeling
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he smiled mechanically
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in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
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this door opens mechanically
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