non-mechanical
|non-me-chan-i-cal|
B2
/nɒn-məˈkænɪkəl/
not machine-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-mechanical' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'mechanical' from the Greek 'mekhane' meaning 'machine'.
Historical Evolution
'Non-mechanical' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'mechanical' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not related to machines', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or related to machines or machinery.
The artist's work is non-mechanical, relying on handcrafting techniques.
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