mechane
Greekmachine, device, contrivance, means
About This Root
From Greek mēchanē (a machine, device, or clever contrivance), related to mēchos (a means or expedient), passing into Latin as machina. It gives English mechanism (the working parts of a device, then any operating process), mechanical (relating to machines, then automatic and unthinking), mechanic (a machine worker), mechanics (the physics of force and motion, and the workings of anything), and mechanized (converted to machine power). A cornerstone root for technology and physics vocabulary.
Associated Words · 5
mechanism
A system of parts that work together; a process by which something operates
mechanical
Relating to machines; done automatically without thought
mechanic
A person who repairs machinery or vehicles
mechanized
Equipped with or operated by machinery
mechanics
The branch of physics about motion and forces; the workings of something