ETYM From Mechanic.
1. Using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices.
2. Relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics.
3. Relating to or concerned with machinery or tools; SYN. mechanically skillful.
4. Lacking thought or feeling.
1. In a machine-like manner; without feeling.
2. In a mechanical manner; by a mechanism; SYN. automatically.