Mechanism (Noun)
Meaning 1
The atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction; "he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
The technical aspects of doing something; "a mechanism of social control"; "mechanisms of communication"; "the mechanics of prose style".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
Device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hyponyms
- Drive Line System
- Tape Transport
- Gear Mechanism
- Extractor
- Steering Mechanism
- Workings
- Cooling
- Transport
- Robot
- Axis Of Rotation
- Golem
- Ejector
- Controller
- Ignition System
- Cartridge Remover
- Action Mechanism
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Meaning 4
A natural object resembling a machine in structure or function; "the mechanism of the ear"; "the mechanism of infection".
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Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 5
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.