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Word: mechanism (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A group of objects or parts that interact together. (as in ''Political machine'')
  • A mental, physical or chemical process.
  • Any combination of cams, gears, links, belts, chains and logical mechanical elements
  • philosophy A theory that all natural phenomena can be explained by physical causes.
  • Within a machine or machinery; any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power

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