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Mechanism — synonyms, definition

1. mechanism (Noun)

29 synonyms

action adjunct agency apparatus appliance approach appurtenance chemical mechanism computer contraption contrivance device equipment gadget gear implement instrument invention machine means • • •

5 definitions

mechanism (Noun) — The atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction. ex. "he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions"

mechanism (Noun) — The technical aspects of doing something. ex. "a mechanism of social control" ex. "mechanisms of communication"

mechanism (Noun) — A natural object resembling a machine in structure or function. ex. "the mechanism of the ear" ex. "the mechanism of infection"

mechanism (Noun) — (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes.

mechanism (Noun) — Device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function.

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carrying into action carrying out chemical action chemical change chemical process device execution natural object performance philosophical doctrine philosophical theory

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Radiator action action mechanism actuator automaton axis axis of rotation barrier biochemical mechanism biological clock body clock carriage cartridge ejector cartridge extractor cartridge remover clockwork control controller cooling cooling system • • •