Antonyms for manual


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : man-yoo-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæn yu əl


Definition of manual

Origin :
  • c.1400, from Latin manualis "of or belonging to the hand; that can be thrown by hand," from manus "hand, strength, power over; armed force; handwriting," from PIE *man- (2) "hand" (cf. Old Norse mund "hand," Old English mund "hand, protection, guardian," German Vormund "guardian," Greek mane "hand").
  • adj done by hand
  • noun book giving instruction
Example sentences :
  • Well-educated gentlemen are not ashamed of manual labour in France.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • The windlasses that lift the bridge are actuated by manual power.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 » by Various
  • Thus he was more inclined for manual toil like that of Thomas.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • For instance, they rendered it impossible for him to do any manual work.
  • Extract from : « Father Sergius » by Leo Tolstoy
  • They had the manual arts and crafts of the industrial North.
  • Extract from : « With Manchesters in the East » by Gerald B. Hurst
  • After reading the manual on lifeboat operation there was but one course open.
  • Extract from : « The Issahar Artifacts » by Jesse Franklin Bone
  • Nay, not only did the past write its manual there, but the future wrote its sign.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • He was virtually quoting from the Colonial Officer's Manual.
  • Extract from : « The Most Sentimental Man » by Evelyn E. Smith
  • Again, gardening and manual work are a great pleasure to our children.
  • Extract from : « Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook » by Maria Montessori
  • The manual part of the work can be presented most effectively by means of demonstrations.
  • Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper

Synonyms for manual

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