mechanism

Noun

Meaning

The arrangement or relation of the parts of a machine; the parts of a machine, taken collectively; the arrangement or relation of the parts of anything as adapted to produce an effect; as, the mechanism of a watch; the mechanism of a sewing machine; the mechanism of a seed pod.

Mechanical operation or action.

An ideal machine; a combination of movable bodies constituting a machine, but considered only with regard to relative movements.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

process system method machine engine device operation procedure arrangement mechanics gear machinery apparatus means technique
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Antonyms

earth country human person forest flora
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Hypernyms

performance device execution chemical change carrying out chemical action

Hyponyms

golem control action driver transport drive

Phrases with the word

Mechanism of action Brout-Englert-Higgs mechanism Greisen-Zatsepin-Kuzmin mechanism GZK mechanism amphibious mechanism emergency release mechanism

Examples

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the mechanism of the ear Source: Internet

the mechanism of infection Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

mechanise mechanised mechaniser mechanism of death mechanist mechanistic