What are some alternative words for mechanism?
Synonyms for mechanism
ˈmɛk əˌnɪz əm
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Princeton's WordNet
mechanism, chemical mechanism(noun)
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
"he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions"
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mechanics, chemical mechanismmechanism, mechanics(noun)
the technical aspects of doing something
"a mechanism of social control"; "mechanisms of communication"; "the mechanics of prose style"
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mechanics, chemical mechanismmechanism(noun)
a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
"the mechanism of the ear"; "the mechanism of infection"
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mechanics, chemical mechanismmechanism(noun)
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
Synonyms:
mechanics, chemical mechanismmechanism(noun)
device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
Synonyms:
mechanics, chemical mechanism
English Synonyms and Antonyms
mechanism
A tool is something that is both contrived and used for extending the force of an intelligent agent to something that is to be operated upon. Those things by which pacific and industrial operations are performed are alone properly called tools, those designed for warlike purposes being designated weapons. An instrument is anything through which power is applied and a result produced; in general usage, the word is of considerably wider meaning than tool; as, a piano is a musical instrument. Instrument is the word usually applied to tools used in scientific pursuits; as, we speak of a surgeon's or an optician's instruments. An implement is a mechanical agency considered with reference to some specific purpose to which it is adapted; as, an agricultural implement; implements of war. Implement is a less technical and artificial term than tool. The paw of a tiger might be termed a terrible implement, but not a tool. A utensil is that which may be used for some special purpose; the word is especially applied to articles used for domestic or agricultural purposes; as, kitchen utensils; farming utensils. An appliance is that which is or may be applied to the accomplishment of a result, either independently or as subordinate to something more extensive or important; every mechanical tool is an appliance, but not every appliance is a tool; the traces of a harness are appliances for traction, but they are not tools. Mechanism is a word of wide meaning, denoting any combination of mechanical devices for united action. A machine in the most general sense is any mechanical instrument for the conversion of motion; in this sense a lever is a machine; but in more commonly accepted usage a machine is distinguished from a tool by its complexity, and by the combination and coordination of powers and movements for the production of a result. A chisel by itself is a tool; when it is set so as to be operated by a crank and pitman, the entire mechanism is called a machine; as, a mortising-machine. An apparatus may be a machine, but the word is commonly used for a collection of distinct articles to be used in connection or combination for a certain purpose — a mechanical equipment; as, the apparatus of a gymnasium; especially, for a collection of appliances for some scientific purpose; as, a chemical or surgical apparatus; an apparatus may include many tools, instruments, or implements. Implement is for the most part and utensil is altogether restricted to the literal sense; instrument, machine, and tool have figurative use, instrument being used largely in a good, tool always in a bad sense; machine inclines to the unfavorable sense, as implying that human agents are made mechanically subservient to some controlling will; as, an instrument of Providence; the tool of a tyrant; a political machine.
Synonyms:
apparatus, appliance, implement, instrument, machine, tool, utensil, weapon
Dictionary of English Synonymes
mechanism(n.)
Synonyms:
mechanical action, mechanical agencymechanism(n.)
Synonyms:
machinery
Words popularity by usage frequency
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#136 | system | |
#431 | process | |
#1153 | machine | |
#1247 | tool | |
#1634 | device | |
#1865 | facility | |
#2803 | scheme | |
#3594 | implement | |
#3682 | instrument | |
#4017 | mechanism | |
#4861 | mechanisms | |
#5094 | machinery | |
#5566 | arrangement | |
#6301 | weapon | |
#6693 | appliance | |
#7215 | mechanics | |
#9144 | apparatus | |
#25109 | gearbox | |
#46768 | utensil | |
#213702 | nwm | |
#216711 | aprm | |
#300532 | mecanismo |
How to use mechanism in a sentence?
They’ll be deployed into a locking mechanism that is inside our vehicles and they will only be deployed if there is a situation where they need to be deployed.
However, this is not possible due to lack of resources and timely payments, the time to be able to join the COVAX mechanism has passed.
Once they get in, it’s like they’re on a water slide, we have a new window on the mechanism of tumor spread.
The president believes we're in a very strong position, we could put more tariffs on if we're not able to reach an agreement. The manner in which tariffs would come off is going to be a part of the enforcement mechanism and all of that is the subject of negotiations as we talk.
It confirms that the mechanism displayed planets as well as showing the position of the sun and the moon in the sky.
Translations for mechanism
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- mecanismeCatalan, Valencian
- mechanismusCzech
- mekanismeDanish
- MechanismusGerman
- μηχανισμόςGreek
- mekanismo, meĥanismoEsperanto
- mecanismoSpanish
- مکانیزمPersian
- mekanismiFinnish
- mechanismeFrench
- մեխանիզմArmenian
- mekanismoIdo
- 機構Japanese
- მექანიზმიGeorgian
- mehānismsLatvian
- mechanismeDutch
- mechanizmPolish
- mecanismoPortuguese
- mecanismRomanian
- механизмRussian
- механизам, mehanizamSerbo-Croatian
- mekanismSwedish
- యంత్రాంగంTelugu
- [[sistem]], [[düzenek]], [[mekanizma]]Turkish
- механізмUkrainian
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