CEFR B1

mechanical

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or operated by machines or machinery.

Examples

The car's mechanical systems need regular maintenance.
She has a mechanical aptitude for fixing things.

Synonyms: automatic, automated, machinery

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mechanical (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /məˈkænɪkl/

Definition

Relating to or operated by machines or machinery.

Examples

The car's mechanical systems need regular maintenance.
She has a mechanical aptitude for fixing things.
The factory uses advanced mechanical arms for assembly.

How to Use mechanical

mechanical engineering (collocation): The branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and use of machines. — "He works in mechanical engineering for a car company."
mechanical failure (collocation): When a machine or system stops working correctly. — "The train service was disrupted by a mechanical failure."
mechanical advantage (collocation): The ratio of the force produced by a machine to the force applied to it, used to multiply force. — "Pulleys offer a significant mechanical advantage."

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