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 watch is powered by the Caliber 1210, which is an innovative electromechanical movement with a power reserve of 8-10 years in daily use and up to 18 years in standby mode. —Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2025

These machines, called electromechanical (EM), instead rely on a series of discs and circuits to control the game's logic. —Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025

An electromechanical system has a sliding bar or pegs and is easy to use and program. —Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024

The shifts are controlled via the ECU and a Transmission Control Unit, supported by an electromechanical shift actuator. —New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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