mechan(o)-

mechan(o)-
[Gr. mēchanē machine] a combining form meaning mechanical, or denoting relationship to a machine, to physical forces, or to mechanics.

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  • mechan- — combining form or mechano Etymology: Middle English mechan , from Middle French or Latin, from Greek mēchan , from mēchanē machine more at machine : machine mechanology mechanomorphic …   Useful english dictionary

  • mechan- — or mechano combining form Etymology: Greek, from mēchanē machine more at machine mechanical < mechanoreceptor > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Mechan — This is an anglicized form of the Olde Gaelic (Scots and Irish) Mac Miadhachain. The Gaelic prefix mac means son of , plus the personal name Miadhachan, composed of Miadhaeh , honourable and the diminutive suffix a(i)n . William McMeekan is… …   Surnames reference

  • mechan — i, o (G). An instrument, machine …   Dictionary of word roots and combining forms

  • Mc Mechan — This is an anglicized form of the Olde Gaelic (Scots and Irish) Mac Miadhachain. The Gaelic prefix mac means son of , plus the personal name Miadhachan, composed of Miadhaeh , honourable and the diminutive suffix a(i)n . The surname is first… …   Surnames reference

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  • mechanical drawing — mechan′ical draw′ing n. drawing, as of machinery, done with the aid of rulers, scales, compasses, etc • Etymology: 1885–90 …   From formal English to slang

  • mechanicals — mechanˈicals plural noun (informal) The mechanical parts of anything • • • Main Entry: ↑mechanic …   Useful english dictionary

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