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- Dictionarymechanism/ˈmɛkənɪz(ə)m/
noun
- 1. a system of parts working together in a machine; a piece of machinery: "a third motor powers the tape eject mechanism" Similar
- 2. a natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about: "the immune system's mechanism for detecting pathogens" Similar
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: a doctrine that holds natural processes (as of life) to be mechanically determined and capable of complete explanation by the laws of physics and chemistry. 4. : the fundamental processes involved in or responsible for an action, reaction, or other natural phenomenon.
MECHANISM definition: 1. a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together: 2. a way of doing something that is…. Learn more.
noun. the technical aspects of doing something. “a mechanism of social control”. “ mechanisms of communication”. synonyms: mechanics. see more. noun. the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction. “he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions”.
noun. an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion, often being part of a large machine; linkage. the agency or means by which an effect is produced or a purpose is accomplished. machinery or mechanical appliances in general.
A mechanism is a system or structure of moving parts that performs a particular function, especially in a machine. A chain drive is a mechanism consisting of a chain or chains for transmitting power.
mechanism. noun. OPAL W OPAL S. /ˈmekənɪzəm/. /ˈmekənɪzəm/. a set of moving parts in a machine that performs a task. a delicate watch mechanism. The mechanism for locking the door of the washing machine is childproof. The gun froze, jamming the mechanism.
MECHANISM meaning: 1. a part of a piece of equipment that does a particular job: 2. a system for achieving something…. Learn more.
mechanism meaning, definition, what is mechanism: part of a machine or a set of parts that...: Learn more.
A mechanism is a system or structure of moving parts that performs a particular function, especially in a machine. A chain drive is a mechanism consisting of a chain or chains for transmitting power.
mechanism. 1. the theory that everything in the universe is produced by matter in process, capable of explanation by the laws of chemistry and physics. 2. the theory that a natural process is machinelike or is explainable in terms of Newtonian mechanics. — mechanist, n. — mechanistic, adj. See also: Philosophy.
