Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

mechanical

[muh-kan-i-kuhl] / məˈkæn ɪ kəl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

They’re expensive to operate, and tend to only last about 25 years before running into major mechanical issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“He did, what I think is a very thorough job figuring out what’s causing this movement in the case of locomotion and tying down the mechanical elements,” Goard said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

If the problem is due to a mechanical issue, like the sensors not working, it could be fixed by an elevator mechanic pretty quickly.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

As it gradually weakened, the time crystal interacted with a nearby mechanical oscillator.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

It will now be apparent that Descartes and Boyle both have what we may term mechanical philosophies, but that they are very different.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




Vocabulary lists containing mechanical


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "mechanical" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com