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

The two-door AMG’s electromechanical steering has decent weight and communication, yet solid response and gearing. —Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026

Beyond its software and electromechanical systems, the robot relied on flexible, skin-like structural components that enabled smoother motion and a more human-like physical presence. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025

The sound is due to the electromechanical stresses on the substation’s massive transformers, explains my guide, National Grid commissioned engineer Paul Lloyd. —IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2025

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