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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMechanical engineering
/məˈkæn.ɪ.kəl ˌɛn.dʒɪˈnɪər.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and use of machines.
"She pursued a degree in mechanical engineering to design advanced robotic systems." - 2
The professional practice, study, or application of mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis.
"Principles of mechanical engineering are essential for developing energy-efficient automotive engines."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'mechanical' from Greek mēchanikē (pertaining to machines) via Latin, and 'engineering' from Old French engignier (to contrive or devise), originating in the late 18th to early 19th century during the Industrial Revolution. It evolved to formally describe the branch of engineering that applies principles of physics, mechanics, and material science for the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mechanical engineering" is said worldwide
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génie mécanique
Transliteration: ʒe.ni me.ka.nik
"Il étudie le génie mécanique à l'université."
Maschinenbau
Transliteration: maˈʃiːnənˌbaʊ
"Maschinenbau ist ein traditioneller Studiengang."
ingegneria meccanica
Transliteration: in.dʒeɲˈɲɛ.ri.a mekˈka.ni.ka
"L'ingegneria meccanica progetta motori efficienti."
ingeniería mecánica
Transliteration: in.xe.ni.eˈɾi.a meˈka.ni.ka
"La ingeniería mecánica es fundamental para la industria."
engenharia mecânica
Transliteration: ẽ.ʒe.ɲaˈɾi.a meˈkɐ.ni.kɐ
"Ele trabalha com engenharia mecânica automotiva."
यांत्रिक अभियांत्रिकी
Transliteration: yantrik abhiyantriki
"वह यांत्रिक अभियांत्रिकी की पढ़ाई कर रहा है।"
机械工程
Transliteration: jīxiè gōngchéng
"机械工程在现代工业中起着重要作用。"
기계공학
Transliteration: gigye-gonghak
"그는 대학에서 기계공학을 전공했습니다."
機械工学
Transliteration: kikai kōgaku
"彼は大学で機械工学を専攻している。"
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