The engineers designed a new mechanical system to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process.
synonyms
machinicautomated
word origin — from Middle French 'mécanique', from Latin 'mechanicus', from Greek 'mekhanikos', meaning 'of machines or engines'
mechanical, complimentary, partial, inactive, sincere: meanings and examples
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mechanical · adjective/məˈkæn.ɪ.kəl/
relating to machinery or tools
The engineers designed a new mechanical system to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process.
Synonyms: machinic, automated
Origin: from Middle French 'mécanique', from Latin 'mechanicus', from Greek 'mekhanikos', meaning 'of machines or engines'
complimentary · adjective/ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnterɪ/
expressing praise or admiration
The critics were very complimentary about her performance in the play, praising her emotional depth and stage presence.
Synonyms: flattering, laudatory, praising
Origin: from Latin 'complementarius', meaning 'serving to complete or enhance'.
partial · adjective/ˈpɑrʃəl/
incomplete or not whole
The report provided only a partial overview of the project's progress, leaving out several key details.
Synonyms: incomplete, unfinished, fragmentary
Origin: from the Latin word 'partialis', which derives from 'pars', meaning 'part'
inactive · adjective/ɪˈnæk.tɪv/
not engaging in activity or not functioning
The inactive account was eventually deleted after two years of no login activity.
Synonyms: idle, dormant, passive
Origin: late Middle English, from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'active', from Latin 'activus', from 'agere' meaning 'to do'
sincere · adjective/sɪnˈsɪr/
free from pretense or deceit genuine
Her sincere apology reflected how deeply she regretted her mistake.
Synonyms: genuine, honest, heartfelt
Origin: From Latin 'sincerus' meaning 'pure, clean, whole'.