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mechanism
What does mechanism mean?
mechanism (noun): device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce mechanism?
/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does mechanism come from?
Learned borrowing from New Latin mechanismus.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to mechanism
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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the part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm
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an institution where one can place and borrow money and take care of financial affairs
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one of the elements, circumstances, or influences which contribute to produce a result
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device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
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