mechanism

Meanings

Plural: mechanisms

Noun

• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
  • "he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions"
• the technical aspects of doing something
  • "a mechanism of social control"
  • "mechanisms of communication"
• a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
  • "the mechanism of the ear"
  • "the mechanism of infection"
• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
• device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
• Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
• Any combination of cams, gears, links, belts, chains and logical mechanical elements.
• A group of entities, such as objects, that interact together.
• A mental, physical, or chemical process.
• Any process of, or system designed to manage useful energy conversion.
• The theory that all natural phenomena can be explained by physical causes.

Synonyms

chemical mechanism, mechanics

Related Words

machine