English word mechanic comes from Ancient Greek μαχανά
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| μαχανά | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| μηχανικός | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| mechanicus | Latin (lat) | Engineering (attributive). Mechanical Engineer. Mechanic. Mechanics. |
| mecanique | Old French (fro) | |
| mechanike | Middle English (enm) | |
| mechanic | English (en) | (gaming) A device, command, or feature which allows the player to perform a specific task within a game.. A hit man. (Popularized by the 1972 film The Mechanic.). A skilled worker capable of building or repairing machinery. A mechanic can be compared to a technician, the distinction being that the technician is stronger in theory, the mechanic stronger in hands-on experience. (archaic) [...] |