biomechanical

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌbaɪoʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/

KK: /baɪoʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/

adjective

Definition

Related to the study of the mechanical aspects of living organisms and their movements.

Example

The biomechanical analysis helped improve the athlete's performance.

Conversation

Have you seen that new biomechanical arm they developed?

Yeah, it's amazing how it moves so naturally!

I know, right? It's like something out of a sci-fi movie.

Totally! I can't believe how fast technology is advancing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

kinetic

physical

anatomical

Antonyms

nonmechanical

static

immobile

Root Explanation

Biomechanical → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "mechanical" (from Greek "mechanikos", meaning relating to machines or mechanics). The word "biomechanical" refers to the mechanics of living organisms, combining the concepts of life and mechanical processes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bio' meaning life and 'mechanical' relating to machines — this helps you remember that biomechanical refers to the mechanics of living things.

Visually Confused Words

immechanical

mechanical

iatromechanical

zoomechanical