Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mechanistic
Adjective
/məˈkænɪstɪk/
Definition
Relating to the theory that natural processes are mechanically determined and capable of physical explanation.
Examples
- The mechanistic view of the universe has influenced many scientific theories.
- Her approach to problem-solving is very mechanistic, relying on established formulas.
Meaning
Describing a perspective that views the universe and natural phenomena as machines or systems that operate according to fixed laws.
Synonyms
- Mechanical
- Automated
- Systematic
- Formulaic
