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Mechanism

🔄 Synonyms of "Mechanism"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
mechanicsnoun	(physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass
chemical mechanismnoun	the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Mechanism"

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Word	Definition
mechanicsnoun	(physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass
chemical mechanismnoun	the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
machinenoun	A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
clockworknoun	A mechanism powered by a coiled spring and regulated by some form of escapement; the power is transmitted through toothed gearwheels and used to drive a mechanical clock, toy, or other device.
devicenoun	Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
apparatusnoun	The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.
machinerynoun	The machines constituting a production apparatus, in a plant etc., collectively.
mechanized	Equipped with machinery.
frameworknoun	(software engineering) A reusable piece of code (and, sometimes, other utilities) providing a standard environment within which an application can be implemented.
mechanistic	Having the impersonal and automatic characteristics of a machine.
toolnoun	Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
robotic	Of, relating to, or resembling a robot; mechanical, lacking emotion or personality, etc.
architecturenoun	The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.
waynoun	(heading) To do with a place or places.
gearboxnoun	That part of a car's transmission containing the train of gears, and to which the gear lever is connected.
avenuenoun	A broad street, especially one bordered by trees or, in cities laid out in a grid pattern, one that is on a particular side of the city or that runs in a particular direction.
pathwaynoun	A footpath or other path or track.
enginenoun	The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.
triggernoun	(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
appliancenoun	A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.