nonmechanical

Thân thiện

A young man feels nonmechanical while trying to fix a simple lamp.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not mechanical; not involving or relating to machinery or physical mechanisms: Describes something that does not operate by or pertain to mechanical principles, parts, or processes.
   • (Of a person) Lacking mechanical skills or aptitude: Describes an individual who is not adept at working with machines, tools, or understanding mechanical systems.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The process is entirely nonmechanical, relying on chemical reactions.
  • He is very nonmechanical and always calls for help with simple car repairs.
  • We studied both the mechanical and nonmechanical properties of the material.

Advanced Usage

• "nonmechanical failure": A breakdown or problem not caused by a malfunction of moving parts, often due to software, electronic, or design issues.
  • The vehicle's stoppage was due to a nonmechanical failure in its computer system.
• "nonmechanical energy": Energy that is not kinetic or potential energy in a mechanical system, such as thermal, chemical, or electrical energy.
  • The cell converts chemical, a form of nonmechanical energy, into electrical energy.

Variants and Related Words

• Mechanical (adj): Operated by or relating to machinery or physical mechanisms; done as if by a machine, without thought.
  • The task required mechanical precision.
• Nonmechanically (adv): In a nonmechanical manner.
  • The system functions nonmechanically.

Synonyms

• Manual (in some contexts, implying human operation without powered machinery).
• Unmechanical (less common, but similar in meaning).
• Nontechnical (when referring to a person's lack of skill, though broader).

Antonyms

• Mechanical: Involving or relating to machinery; performed with machine-like efficiency.
• Automated: Operated by automation or self-regulating machinery.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (of a person) lacking mechanical skills
2. not mechanical

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unmechanical