1. not involving or operated by machinery or mechanical parts
2. not relating to or involving physical forces and motion
Usage: technical

Examples

• The artist preferred nonmechanical drawing tools like charcoal and pastels.
• She chose a nonmechanical pencil for the standardized test.
• The nonmechanical approach to solving the problem required creative thinking.
• Nonmechanical ventilation relies on natural airflow rather than fans.
• The clock used a nonmechanical digital display instead of moving hands.
• His nonmechanical skills in communication were just as valuable as his technical abilities.