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[ adjective ] explained in terms of physical forces

Examples

"a mechanistic universe"

Used in print

(John F. Hayward, "Mimesis and Symbol in the Arts"...)

Thus the image of man has suffered complete fragmentation in personal and spiritual qualities , and complete objectification in sub-human and quasi mechanistic powers .

Related terms

mechanical

2
[ adjective ] lacking thought or feeling

Synonyms

mechanical

Related terms

nonhuman

3
[ adjective ] of or relating to the philosophical theory of mechanism

Related terms

mechanism

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