Definitions for mechanism
ˈmɛk əˌnɪz əmmech·a·nism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. mechanism, chemical mechanismnoun

   the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

   "he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions"

2. mechanism, mechanicsnoun

   the technical aspects of doing something

   "a mechanism of social control"; "mechanisms of communication"; "the mechanics of prose style"

3. mechanismnoun

   a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function

   "the mechanism of the ear"; "the mechanism of infection"

4. mechanismnoun

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

5. mechanismnoun

   device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mechanismnoun

   The series of causal relations that operate to produce an effect in any system; as, the mechanism of a chemical reaction.

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. mechanismnoun

   Within a machine or machinery; any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power

2. mechanismnoun

   Any combination of cams, gears, links, belts, chains and logical mechanical elements

3. mechanismnoun

   A group of objects or parts that interact together. (as in Political machine)

4. mechanismnoun

   A mental, physical or chemical process.

5. mechanismnoun

   A theory that all natural phenomena can be explained by physical causes.

6. Etymology: From mechanismus, from Greek mekhane "machine"

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mechanismnoun

   Etymology: mechanisme, French.

   1. Action according to mechanick laws.

   After the chyle has passed through the lungs, nature continues her usual mechanism, to convert it into animal substances. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

   He acknowledges nothing besides matter and motion; so that all must be performed either by mechanism or accident, either of which is wholly unaccountable. Richard Bentley.

   2. Construction of parts depending on each other in any complicated fabrick.

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1. mechanism

   A mechanism is a system or structure that is designed to perform a specific function or process, often within a larger system or machine. It can refer to a natural process, such as biological or chemical mechanisms, or man-made machines, such as the mechanisms inside a clock or engine. It can also refer to conceptually abstract functions or procedures, such as social mechanisms or the mechanism of a narrative plot.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mechanismnoun

   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

2. Mechanismnoun

   mechanical operation or action

3. Mechanismnoun

   an ideal machine; a combination of movable bodies constituting a machine, but considered only with regard to relative movements

4. Etymology: [Cf. F. mcanisme, L. mechanisma. See Mechanic.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mechanism

   A mechanism is a device designed to transform input forces and movement into a desired set of output forces and movement. Mechanisms generally consist of moving components such as gears and gear trains, belt and chain drives, cam and follower mechanisms, and linkages as well as friction devices such as brakes and clutches, and structural components such as the frame, fasteners, bearings, springs, lubricants and seals, as well as a variety of specialized machine elements such as splines, pins and keys. The German scientist Reuleaux provides the definition "a machine is a combination of resistant bodies so arranged that by their means the mechanical forces of nature can be compelled to do work accompanied by certain determinate motion." In this context, his use of machine is generally interpreted to mean mechanism. The combination of force and movement defines power, and a mechanism is designed to manage power in order to achieve a desired set of forces and movement. A mechanism is usually a piece of a larger process or mechanical system. Sometimes an entire machine may be referred to as a mechanism.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. mechanism

   The elements of a system and how they connect together.

   The mechanism for stability within the European Union was simple.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 27, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Chemical Process
   • Device
   • Natural Object
   • Performance
   • Philosophical Doctrine
   • Philosophy

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'mechanism' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3348

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'mechanism' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4178

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'mechanism' in Nouns Frequency: #928

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mechanism in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mechanism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of mechanism in a Sentence

1. Matthew Keen:

   It's a natural progression to go down the route of an electronic, transparent mechanism.

2. Human Rights Zeid Raad al-Hussein:

   We are very happy, we need time and space to recover from the position of the previous government, to form a credible mechanism for accountability.

3. Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal:

   It can be difficult to impossible to know how the virus got to the facility, what its source was, or what its specific mechanism of spread is from person to person.

4. President Barack Obama:

   This whole system that we built is not based on trust, it's based on a verifiable mechanism whereby every pathway that they have is shut off.

5. Mohammad Aslam:

   No mechanism for filing a complaint against the wife for causing mental and psychological violence to the husband has been provided, the impugned act will further create a gap and confrontation among families while Islam and the constitution provided for their integration.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mechanism
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=mechanism
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mechanism
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=mechanism
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mechanism
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=mechanism