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mechanism

The word “mechanism” has 3 syllables: mech-a-nism

It's pronounced as /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

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In the thesaurus, “mechanism” has 59 synonyms.

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Synonyms for mechanism

Meanings of mechanism

  • noun
    1. (within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
    2. Any combination of cams, gears, links, belts, chains and logical mechanical elements.
    3. A group of entities, such as objects, that interact together.
    4. A mental, physical or chemical process.
    5. Any process of, or system designed to manage useful energy conversion.
    6. The theory that all natural phenomena can be explained by physical causes.

Example Sentences

  • The clock’s mechanism stopped working after years of use.
  • Scientists are studying the mechanism of how the disease spreads.
  • The locking mechanism on the safe is highly sophisticated.
  • A fail-safe mechanism was added to prevent accidents.
  • The human body has a natural defense mechanism against infections.

On this page you'll find 59 synonyms or another words to mechanism, such as: accessary, accessory, adjunct, agency, agent, apparatus, appliance.

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