First Known Use: 14th century
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1mechanic
adjective me·chan·ic \mi-ˈka-nik\
Definition of MECHANIC
1
: of or relating to manual work or skill
2
: mechanical 3a
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Origin of MECHANIC
Middle English, probably from Middle French mecanique, adjective & noun, from Latin mechanicus, from Greek mēchanikos, from mēchanē
Related to MECHANIC
- Synonyms
- instinctive, instinctual, involuntary, knee-jerk, automatic, mechanical, robotic, spontaneous
- Antonyms
- nonmechanical
2mechanic
noun
: a person who repairs machines (such as car engines) and keeps them running properly
Full Definition of MECHANIC
1
: a manual worker : artisan
2
: machinist; especially : one who repairs machines
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First Known Use of MECHANIC
1509
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mechanic
noun me·chan·ic \mi-ˈka-nik\
Definition of MECHANIC for Kids
: a person who makes or repairs machines
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