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- [mek-uh-nis-tik]
- /ˌmɛk əˈnɪs tɪk/
- /ˌmek.əˈnɪs.tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mek-uh-nis-tik]
- /ˌmɛk əˈnɪs tɪk/
Definitions of mechanistic word
- adjective mechanistic of or relating to the theory of mechanism or to mechanists. 1
- adjective mechanistic of or relating to mechanics. 1
- abbreviation MECHANISTIC mechanical. 1
- noun mechanistic Of or relating to theories that explain phenomena in purely physical or deterministic terms. 1
- abbreviation MECHANISTIC mechanical 1
- adjective mechanistic taking only physical factors into account 1
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Origin of mechanistic
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; mechanist + -ic
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Parts of speech for Mechanistic
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mechanistic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mechanistic
adjective mechanistic
- automatic — An automatic machine or device is one which has controls that enable it to perform a task without needing to be constantly operated by a person. Automatic methods and processes involve the use of such machines.
- mechanical — having to do with machinery: a mechanical failure.
- unfeeling — not feeling; devoid of feeling; insensible or insensate.
- automatous — a mechanical figure or contrivance constructed to act as if by its own motive power; robot.
- robotic — a machine that resembles a human and does mechanical, routine tasks on command.
Antonyms for mechanistic
adjective mechanistic
- spontaneous — coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency; without effort or premeditation; natural and unconstrained; unplanned: a spontaneous burst of applause.
Top questions with mechanistic
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