unmechanized
Definition
Adjective: 1. Not using machinery or mechanical processes: Describes an activity, system, or operation that is performed without the aid of machines or automation, often relying on human or animal labor.
Usage
The adjective "unmechanized" is used to describe a state or condition where machinery is absent. It is typically applied to processes, industries, or forms of labor. * It often carries a neutral or descriptive tone but can imply a traditional, artisanal, or less efficient method depending on the context. * It is the direct opposite of "mechanized."
Examples
- Adjective:
- The farm relied on unmechanized harvesting techniques, using scythes and manual labor.
- Despite technological advances, some stages of the craft remain deliberately unmechanized to preserve quality.
- The reference notes that production of furniture remained largely unmechanized.
Advanced Usage
- "unmechanized warfare": Military conflict conducted without significant use of vehicles, tanks, or aircraft.
- The conflict in the mountainous region devolved into unmechanized warfare.
Variants and Related Words
- Unmechanised (adj): The British English spelling variant of "unmechanized."
- Non-mechanized (adj): A synonym often used interchangeably with "unmechanized."
- Manual (adj): Involving or using human physical effort. (While similar, "manual" focuses on the use of hands, whereas "unmechanized" explicitly denotes the absence of machines.)
- Handmade (adj): Made by hand, not by machine. (This is a more specific term, usually for products.)
Synonyms
- Non-mechanized
- Hand-operated
- Manual
- Low-tech
Antonyms
- Mechanized
- Automated
- Machine-driven
- Industrialized
Adjective
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not mechanized
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production of furniture remained largely unmechanized- Gordon Russell
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