Mechanist vs Mechanic - What's the difference?
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A person who takes a mechanical view
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(archaic) A maker of machines; one skilled in mechanics.
(archaic) mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things
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* Shakespeare
(obsolete) Of or relating to a mechanic or artificer, or to the class of artisans; hence, rude; common; vulgar.
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(obsolete) base
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.
In archaic terms the difference between mechanist and mechanic
is that mechanist is a maker of machines; one skilled in mechanics while mechanic is mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things.As nouns the difference between mechanist and mechanic
is that mechanist is a person who takes a mechanical view while mechanic is 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.As an adjective mechanic is
mechanical; relating to the laws of motion in the art of constructing things.mechanist
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* (l) (obsolete)Adjective
- These mechanic philosophers.
- Mechanic slaves, With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers.
- To make a god, a hero, or a king / Descend to a mechanic dialect.
- Sometimes he ply'd the strong, mechanic tool.
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