Mechanical
/məˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/noun
Relating to machinery or tools; operated by mechanical means.
Did you know?The word 'mechanical' originally related to the art of crafting and was often associated with the servitude of the soul to the body in ancient philosophy.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
μηχανικός (mēchanikós)
“Pertaining to machines or craftsmanship.”
Latin
Latin
mechanicus
“Art of constructing machines or tools.”
Middle English
Middle English
mechannical
“Relating to the operation of machines.”
16th Century
Early Modern English
mechanical
“Characterized by machinery; automatic.”
Modern English
English
mechanical
“Pertaining to machinery, often implying a lack of emotion or spontaneity.”