mechanic

/məˈkænɪk/

nounadjectiveme · chan · ic

A MECHANIC works on a maCHINe—keep the “chan” in the middle: me-CHAN-ic.

Yes, it's mechanic. Watch the middle: it’s **-chan-** (like “channel” starts with chan), not **-chin-** or **-chen-**.

Definitions

  1. nounA person whose job is to repair and maintain machines, especially cars and trucks.
  2. nounA rule, method, or system for how something works (often used in plural: “game mechanics”).
  3. adjectiveRelated to machines or tools; done by a machine rather than by thought or feeling.

Examples

  • “The mechanic checked the brakes and replaced the worn pads.”
  • “Our science teacher explained the mechanics of how a lever lifts a heavy load.”
  • “After so many repetitions, tying his shoes became almost mechanic.”

Synonyms

technicianrepairerauto technicianmachinistengineer

Antonyms

amateurnovice

Translations

ES mecánicoPT mecânicoFR mécanicien

Common misspellings

mecanicmechannicmechanikmechinicmechenicmechanicqmechanickmechaniac

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