nonmechanical

me·chan·i·cal

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-kan-i-kuh l]
- /məˈkæn ɪ kəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-kan-i-kuh l]
- /məˈkæn ɪ kəl/

Definitions of nonmechanical word

adjective nonmechanical having to do with machinery: a mechanical failure. 1
adjective nonmechanical being a machine; operated by machinery: a mechanical toy. 1
adjective nonmechanical caused by or derived from machinery: mechanical propulsion. 1
adjective nonmechanical using machine parts only. 1
adjective nonmechanical brought about by friction, abrasion, etc.: a mechanical bond between stones; mechanical erosion. 1
adjective nonmechanical pertaining to the design, use, understanding, etc., of tools and machinery: the mechanical trades; mechanical ability. 1

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Origin of nonmechanical

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English, equivalent to mechanic mechanical + -al1; see mechanic

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Parts of speech for Nonmechanical

noun

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nonmechanical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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