Mechanism (noun)
definition:
the technical aspects of doing something
example:
"a mechanism of social control"
Synonyms
MechanicsMechanism (noun)
definition:
device consisting of a piece of machinery
Mechanism (noun)
definition:
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
Mechanism (noun)
definition:
a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
example:
"the mechanism of the ear"
Mechanism (noun)
definition:
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
example:
"They determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions."
Synonyms
Chemical Mechanism