the term mechanical
A mechanical system manages power to accomplish a task that involves forces and movement. Mechanical is derived from the Latin word machina, which in turn derives from the Doric Greek Î¼Î±ÏÎ±Î½Î¬, Ionic Greek Î¼Î·ÏÎ±Î½Î® contrivance, machine, engine and that from Î¼á¿ÏÎ¿Ï, means, expedient, remedy. The Oxford English Dictionary defines the adjective mechanical as skilled in the practical application of an art or science, of the nature of a machine or machines, and relating to or ...