Enginery

/ˈɛndʒɪnəri/ noun

Definition

Machinery, mechanical systems, or engine-related devices collectively; the work or practice of engineering.

Etymology

From engine plus -ry suffix (indicating practice, work, or collective items). Similar formation to 'machinery' from 'machine.'

Kelly Says

In the 1800s, 'enginery' carried a magical quality—it represented the mysterious power of machines, and writers used it to convey wonder at humanity's mechanical achievements!

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