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mechanically
[/məˈkænɪkli/]
adverb
mecanicamente
1.
In a way that relates to machines or machinery; by means of mechanical action
The door opens mechanically when you press the button.
A porta abre mecanicamente quando você pressiona o botão.
2.
In an automatic or routine manner, without much thought or emotion
He answered mechanically, without really thinking about what he was saying.
Ele respondeu mecanicamente, sem realmente pensar no que estava dizendo.
3.
According to the principles of mechanics or physics
The problem was solved mechanically using simple tools.
O problema foi resolvido mecanicamente usando ferramentas simples.
Synonyms
automatically
routinely
robotically
unthinkingly
systematically
Antonyms
thoughtfully
deliberately
consciously
emotionally
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
mecanicamente
standard usage in all contexts
Portugal
mecanicamente
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
go through the motions mechanically
perform mechanically
work mechanically
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