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- [mek-uh-niz-uh m]
- /ˈmɛk əˌnɪz əm/
- /ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mek-uh-niz-uh m]
- /ˈmɛk əˌnɪz əm/
Definitions of mechanism word
- noun mechanism an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion, often being part of a large machine; linkage. 1
- noun mechanism the agency or means by which an effect is produced or a purpose is accomplished. 1
- noun mechanism machinery or mechanical appliances in general. 1
- noun mechanism the structure or arrangement of parts of a machine or similar device, or of anything analogous. 1
- noun mechanism the mechanical part of something; any mechanical device: the mechanism of a clock. 1
- noun mechanism routine methods or procedures; mechanics: the mechanism of government. 1
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Origin of mechanism
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < New Latin mēchanismus; Late Latin mēchanisma a contrivance < Greek mēchan(ḗ) machine + New Latin -ismus, Late Latin -isma -ism
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Parts of speech for Mechanism
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mechanism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mechanism
noun mechanism
- instrument — a mechanical tool or implement, especially one used for delicate or precision work: surgical instruments.
- tool — an implement, especially one held in the hand, as a hammer, saw, or file, for performing or facilitating mechanical operations.
- system — an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole: a mountain system; a railroad system.
- structure — mode of building, construction, or organization; arrangement of parts, elements, or constituents: a pyramidal structure.
- apparatus — The apparatus of an organization or system is its structure and method of operation.
Antonyms for mechanism
noun mechanism
- failure — an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: His effort ended in failure. The campaign was a failure.
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