Definition

Having qualities or characteristics similar to a machine, often implying efficiency or mechanical regularity.

Example

The factory operated with machinelike precision, producing thousands of parts every hour.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some robots move in such a machinelike manner?

Yeah, it's almost eerie how precise they are.

I wonder if they ever malfunction because of that machinelike behavior.

I hope not! It would be scary if they just stopped working suddenly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Machinelike → It is formed from "machine" (from Old French *machine*, meaning a device or apparatus) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "machinelike" means resembling or similar to a machine.

Memory Tip

Think of a device or apparatus ('machine') that has qualities similar to a machine — that's what 'machinelike' means.

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