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MECHANISMS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MECHANISMS?

Need another word that means the same as “mechanisms”? Find 2 synonyms and 30 related words for “mechanisms” in this overview.

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Mechanisms as a Noun
Definitions of "Mechanisms" as a noun
Synonyms of "Mechanisms" as a noun (2 Words)
Usage Examples of "Mechanisms" as a noun
Associations of "Mechanisms" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Mechanisms” are: chemical mechanism, mechanics

Mechanisms as a Noun

Definitions of "Mechanisms" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “mechanisms” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction.
The philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes.
(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.
The technical aspects of doing something.
A natural object resembling a machine in structure or function.

Synonyms of "Mechanisms" as a noun (2 Words)

chemical mechanism	Material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules.
mechanics	The practical study of machinery. The mechanics* of cello playing.*

Usage Examples of "Mechanisms" as a noun

A mechanism of social control.
Mechanisms of communication.
The mechanism of the ear.
He determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions.
The mechanism of infection.

Associations of "Mechanisms" (30 Words)

ankle	The narrow part of the leg between the ankle joint and the calf. At higher cadences the feet tend to flap when you are attempting to ankle.
apparatus	A group of body parts that work together to perform a given function. One thing about the book s apparatus* does irritate the absence of an index of titles.*
appliance	A device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task. The appliance* of science could increase crop yields.*
automatic	A vehicle with automatic transmission. He received an automatic* one match suspension.*
circuit	Make a circuit. The judge makes a circuit* of the courts in his district.*
contraption	A machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe. Repairing stereos and making contraptions out of spare electronic bits.
contrivance	The use of skill to create or bring about something, especially with a consequent effect of artificiality. The plot contained too many improbable contrivances to be believable.
convenience	A toilet that is available to the public. They offered the convenience* of an installment plan.*
device	Any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery. A rhetorical device.
dislocate	Disturb the normal position of (a bone in a joint. Trade was dislocated by a famine.
equipment	The process of supplying someone or something with necessary equipment. The construction and equipment* of new harbour facilities.*
extensor	A muscle whose contraction extends or straightens a limb or other part of the body.
gadget	A device or control that is very useful for a particular job. A variety of kitchen gadgets.
genuflect	Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner. Politicians had to genuflect* to the far left to advance their careers.*
gizmo	A device or control that is very useful for a particular job. There may be some great new gizmo* around the corner that you will want to use.*
hip	A person s hip joint. She dislocated her hip.
hock	Any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany hock is British usage.
jaw	The lower movable bone of the jaw or the part of the face containing it. Victory was snatched from the jaws of defeat.
knee	Hit someone with one s knee. They were eating their suppers on their knees.
lap	A hanging flap on a garment or a saddle. He picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap.
ligament	A sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs.
robotic	Of or relating to mechanical robots. The lander has a robotic* arm that will dig into the Martian surface to collect samples for analysis.*
scraper	A prehistoric flint implement with a sharpened edge used for scraping material such as hide or wood. Residues should be removed with sharp scrapers.
shoulder	Push with the shoulders. He shouldered his way into the crowd.
sickle	An edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle.
tinker	Work as a tinker or tinkerer. Can you tinker* with the T V set it s not working right.*
tool	A small stamp or roller used to make a tooled design. The beautiful Estella is Miss Havisham s tool.
trigger	Release or pull the trigger on. People ask how much I weigh but I won t talk about numbers because I know that triggers me.
tripping	Characterized by a buoyant rhythm. Walked with a light tripping* step.*
widget	An application, or a component of an interface, that enables a user to perform a function or access a service.