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Definition of Mechanism
1. Noun. The atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction. "He determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions"
Exact synonyms: Chemical Mechanism
Specialized synonyms: Biochemical Mechanism
Generic synonyms: Chemical Action, Chemical Change, Chemical Process
Specialized synonyms: Biochemical Mechanism
Generic synonyms: Chemical Action, Chemical Change, Chemical Process
2. Noun. The technical aspects of doing something. "The mechanics of prose style"
Exact synonyms: Mechanics
Generic synonyms: Carrying Into Action, Carrying Out, Execution, Performance
Derivative terms: Mechanical, Mechanical
Generic synonyms: Carrying Into Action, Carrying Out, Execution, Performance
Derivative terms: Mechanical, Mechanical
3. Noun. A natural object resembling a machine in structure or function. "The mechanism of infection"
Generic synonyms: Natural Object
Specialized synonyms: Barrier, Transmission Mechanism, Biological Clock
Derivative terms: Mechanistic
Specialized synonyms: Barrier, Transmission Mechanism, Biological Clock
Derivative terms: Mechanistic
4. Noun. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes.
Category relationships: Philosophy
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Mechanist, Mechanistic
Generic synonyms: Philosophical Doctrine, Philosophical Theory
Derivative terms: Mechanist, Mechanistic
5. Noun. Device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function.
Specialized synonyms: Action, Action Mechanism, Actuator, Automaton, Golem, Robot, Axis, Axis Of Rotation, Carriage, Cartridge Ejector, Ejector, Cartridge Extractor, Cartridge Remover, Extractor, Clockwork, Control, Controller, Cooling, Cooling System, Delayed Action, Drive, Drive Line, Drive Line System, Fail-safe, Film Advance, Gear, Gear Mechanism, Homing Device, Hydraulic System, Ignition, Ignition System, Lock, Mechanical Device, Radiator, Rotating Mechanism, Steering Linkage, Steering Mechanism, Steering System, Tape Drive, Tape Transport, Transport, Whirler, Workings, Works
Generic synonyms: Device
Derivative terms: Mechanical
Generic synonyms: Device
Derivative terms: Mechanical
Definition of Mechanism
1. n. 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.
Definition of Mechanism
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Medical Definition of Mechanism
1. The manner of combination of parts, processes, etc., which subserve a common function. Origin: Gr. Mechan = machine This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
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