Mechanical power took the place of manual labor.
Source: tatoeba (20471)
Mechanical
/məˈkænəkəl/
Synonyms for "mechanical" (198 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (40)
Strong matches (59)
impersonalimpulsiveinanimateinsensibleinstinctiveinvariableinvoluntarylevellifelesslocomotivelocomotormachinalmachine-mademachinelikematter-of-factmeasuredmechanisticmechanizedmethodicmethodical
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Adjective(15 words)
inanimate forceinanimate processesinorganic toneinorganicalkineticmachine-mademechanical interactionmechanically skillfulmindlessnonchemical processnonelectric devicenonphysiological processnonthinkingphysicalphysical asset
Noun(15 words)
lerotmachine actionmachine componentmachine copymachine cuttingmachine movementmachine partmachine writingmatérielmeccanica italianmore physicalmore roboticmotor relatednonoptical componentsphysical attribute
Verb(1 words)
Related words (99)
Adjective(42 words)
physical attributesphysical effectphysical effortphysical forcesphysical interactionsphysical lawsphysical measure dataphysical processesphysical stabilitiesphysical substancephysical weatheringphysical weathering mechanismsplanetaryrepetitive tasksrigid actionritual ceremonyroboticrobotic actionrobotic action planrobotic arms
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robotic devicerobotic gesturerobotic movementrobotic systemrote learning emphasisrote learning materialsrote memorizationroutineroutine motionroutine proceduresroutine workslavishsoullessstalertechnicaltechnical inquiriestechnical termsuncreative workuninspired repetitionventilatorywoodenestworkmanlike
Noun(17 words)
physical changesphysical forcingphysical realmpumpingratchetrespiratory mechanismritual practicerobotic tutorroterote learningrote-learningrotesroutine drillrussian dinamicheskijsleepwalkingtechnical modifiertextbook exercise usage
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accordant, aeromechanical, alike, analog gauge, animated.
- Sentence evidence is available for mechanical, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "mechanical".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "mechanical"
Keep "mechanical" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "mechanical" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "mechanical", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "mechanical" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
5 entriesmechanical devicemechanical drawingmechanical energymechanical pencilmechanical system
Inflections
2 entriesmore mechanicalmost mechanical
Derivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
10 entriesTranslations
35 translations across 33 languages.
Ancient Greek
1 entries- μηχανικός adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Arabic
1 entries- مِيكَانِيكِيّ adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Belarusian
1 entries- механі́чны adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Bulgarian
1 entries- механи́чен adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Catalan
1 entries- mecànic adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Czech
1 entries- mechanický adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Danish
1 entries- mekanisk adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Dutch
1 entries- mechanisch adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Esperanto
2 entries- mekanika adj (physics: related to mechanics)
- meĥanika adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Finnish
1 entries- mekaaninen adj (physics: related to mechanics)
French
1 entries- mécanique adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Galician
1 entries- mecánico adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Georgian
1 entries- მექანიკური adj (physics: related to mechanics)
German
1 entries- mechanisch adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Greek
1 entries- μηχανικός adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Hungarian
2 entries- mechanikai adj (physics: related to mechanics)
- mechanikus adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Indonesian
1 entries- mekanis adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Irish
1 entries- meicniúil adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Italian
1 entries- meccanico adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Latvian
1 entries- mehānisks adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Malay
1 entries- mekanikal adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Norwegian Bokmål
1 entries- mekanisk adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Polish
1 entries- mechaniczny adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Portuguese
1 entries- mecânico adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Romanian
1 entries- mecanic adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Russian
1 entries- механи́ческий adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Slovak
1 entries- mechanický adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Slovene
1 entries- meháničen adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Spanish
1 entries- mecánico adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Swedish
1 entries- mekanisk adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Tagalog
1 entries- sigmuin adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Ukrainian
1 entries- механі́чний adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Yiddish
1 entries- מעכאַניש adj (physics: related to mechanics)
Sample sentences
42 total sentences available.
The downtime is caused by a mechanical problem.
Source: tatoeba (20472)
Ours is a mechanical age.
Source: tatoeba (23402)
Scientific research is not a mechanical routine, but a continuing struggle on the part of the scientist.
Source: tatoeba (23966)
Showing 4 of 42 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "mechanical"?
Closest matches include accordant, aeromechanical, alike, analog gauge, animated.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "mechanical"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.