Electromechanically

/ɪˌlɛktrəməˈkænɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner involving both electrical and mechanical systems or processes working together.

Etymology

From electromechanical + -ally suffix, converting the adjective to adverbial form.

Kelly Says

Electromechanically-operated typewriters from the 1960s could print faster than purely mechanical ones—electricity powered the motion, but mechanical systems did the printing.

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