mechanically

From a mechanical point of view.

• mechanically speaking

In a mechanical manner, mindlessly, thoughtlessly, automatically, without thinking.

• My fears, however, made me mechanically close my thighs; but the very touch of his hand insinuated between them, disclosed them and opened a way for the main attack.
• "Of what avail," and her eyes wandered mechanically round, "is all the luxury by which I am surrounded, if it serve only as a barrier to all kindly feelings?"