electromechanical

adjective

elec·​tro·​me·​chan·​i·​cal i-ˌlek-trō-mə-ˈka-ni-kəl 

: of, relating to, or being a mechanical process or device actuated or controlled electrically

especially : being a transducer for converting electrical energy to mechanical energy

electromechanically

i-ˌlek-trō-mə-ˈka-ni-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of electromechanical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An electromechanical system has a sliding bar or pegs and is easy to use and program. —Lauren David, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025

Hypersonic Levitation in Cell Isolation A new method of isolating and suspending cells, called hypersonic levitation and spinning (HLS), relies on acoustic resonators and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology to yield biology breakthroughs. —Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025

This is a significant move for the company, which has long executed on a strategy that’s centered on replacing legacy quartz with more advanced micro-electromechanical systems technology. —Dave Altavilla, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

This unusual ability, known as flexoelectricity, means that even something as common as ice cubes in your drink has hidden electromechanical properties. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for electromechanical

• biomechanical
• thermomechanical
• botanical
• brahmanical
• mechanical
• tyrannical
• panicle
• puritanical

Kids Definition

electromechanical

adjective

elec·​tro·​me·​chan·​i·​cal i-ˌlek-trō-mə-ˈkan-i-kəl 

: of, relating to, or being a mechanical process or device put into motion or controlled electrically