banausic

(bə nôsik, -zik)

adjective

  1. merely mechanical
  2. materialistic
  3. mundane or utilitarian

Origin: Gr banausikos, for artisans or mechanics

See banausic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Merely mechanical; routine: “a sensitive, self-conscious creature . . . in sad revolt against uncongenially banausic employment” (London Magazine).
  2. Of or relating to a mechanic.

Origin:

Origin: Greek banausikos

Origin: , from banausos, mechanic

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