mechanically
Like a robot
Mechanically describes action performed by or as if by a machine.
It can mean through mechanical means: The doors open mechanically.
More often it describes human action done automatically, without thought or feeling—routine motion drained of intention: She mechanically stirred her coffee, staring at nothing.
The word suggests going through motions while mentally absent.
Without manual control
- involuntarilyWithout deliberate intent
- unthinkinglyWithout conscious deliberation
- instinctivelyBy innate impulse
- reflexivelyDone without conscious thought
habitually · unconsciously · perfunctorily · robotically · routinely · mindlessly · lifelessly · emotionlessly
Toothed rotating machine parts
- pulleysGrooved wheels for rope
- leversForce-multiplying pivot bars
- hydraulicsStudy of pressurized liquids
- pistonsForce-transferring engine cylinders
bearings · cogs · sprockets · camshaft · crankshaft · linkage · actuators · turbine
In a recurring manner
- rhythmicallyWith measured, regular timing
- steadilyIn constant, unwavering fashion
- regularlyAt fixed intervals
- cyclicallyIn repeating sequence
continuously · tirelessly · relentlessly · ceaselessly · tick-tock · back-and-forth · up-and-down · oscillating
Adjusted for accuracy
- fine-tunedPrecisely calibrated for optimal results
- meticulouslyWith extreme care
- accuratelyIn a correct manner
- exactlyWith total accuracy
precisely · measured · aligned · specified · adjusted · fitted · machined · assembled
automatically
Without manual control
- involuntarilyWithout deliberate intent
- unthinkinglyWithout conscious deliberation
- instinctivelyBy innate impulse
reflexively · habitually · unconsciously · perfunctorily · robotically · routinely · mindlessly · lifelessly · emotionlessly · woodenly
gears
Toothed rotating machine parts
- pulleysGrooved wheels for rope
- leversForce-multiplying pivot bars
- hydraulicsStudy of pressurized liquids
pistons · bearings · cogs · sprockets · camshaft · crankshaft · linkage · actuators · turbine · valves
repetitively
In a recurring manner
- rhythmicallyWith measured, regular timing
- steadilyIn constant, unwavering fashion
- regularlyAt fixed intervals
cyclically · continuously · tirelessly · relentlessly · ceaselessly · tick-tock · back-and-forth · up-and-down · oscillating · reciprocating
calibrated
Adjusted for accuracy
- fine-tunedPrecisely calibrated for optimal results
- meticulouslyWith extreme care
- accuratelyIn a correct manner
exactly · precisely · measured · aligned · specified · adjusted · fitted · machined · assembled · fabricated
- adverbsquickly, slowly, very, really, now
- autopilot modeautopilot, automatic, unconscious, subconscious, instinctively
- gradual phrasesbit by bit, little by little, step by step, one by one, piece by piece
- without enthusiasmhalfheartedly, listlessly, apathetically, indifferently, uninspiredly
mechanicallymanually
Using one's hands
by hand · handmade · artisanally · physically · organically
mechanicallydeliberately
Done with intention
consciously · thoughtfully · intentionally · mindfully · carefully
mechanicallyexpressively
With outward emotion
soulfully · passionately · emotionally · with feeling · warmly
- mechanical pencilRetractable lead writing device
- mechanical systemsAssemblies using motion and force
- mechanical bullMotorized rodeo simulator
- mechanical failureEquipment stops working properly
- mechanical skillsAbility to repair machinery
- mechanical voiceArtificially produced spoken sound