mechanism
English Thesaurus
1. the technical aspects of doing something (noun.act)
2. device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | device, |
| definition | : | an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | action, action mechanism, |
| definition | : | the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | actuator, |
| definition | : | a mechanism that puts something into automatic action (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | automaton, golem, robot, |
| definition | : | a mechanism that can move automatically (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | axis, axis of rotation, |
| definition | : | the center around which something rotates (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | carriage, |
| definition | : | a machine part that carries something else (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cartridge ejector, ejector, |
| definition | : | a mechanism in a firearm that ejects the empty shell case after firing (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | clockwork, |
| definition | : | any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | control, controller, |
| definition | : | a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | delayed action, |
| definition | : | a mechanism that automatically delays the release of a camera shutter for a fixed period of time so that the photographer can appear in the picture (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | drive, |
| definition | : | a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | drive line, drive line system, |
| definition | : | mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fail-safe, |
| definition | : | a mechanism capable of returning to a safe state in case there is a failure or malfunction (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | film advance, |
| definition | : | a mechanism for advancing film in a camera or projector (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | gear, gear mechanism, |
| definition | : | a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | homing device, |
| definition | : | the mechanism in a guided missile that guides it toward its objective (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hydraulic system, |
| definition | : | a mechanism operated by the resistance offered or the pressure transmitted when a liquid is forced through a small opening or tube (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | ignition, ignition system, |
| definition | : | the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | lock, |
| definition | : | a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | mechanical device, |
| definition | : | mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | radiator, |
| definition | : | a mechanism consisting of a metal honeycomb through which hot fluids circulate; heat is transferred from the fluid through the honeycomb to the airstream that is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | steering linkage, |
| definition | : | mechanism consisting of a system of rods and levers connected to the front wheels of a motor vehicle; the steering gear pushes it left or right which swivels the front wheels, causing the vehicle to turn (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tape drive, tape transport, transport, |
| definition | : | a mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | whirler, |
| definition | : | a revolving mechanism (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | workings, works, |
| definition | : | the internal mechanism of a device (noun.artifact) |
3. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes (noun.cognition)
| domain category | : | philosophy, |
| definition | : | the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics (noun.cognition) |
4. a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function (noun.object)
| hypernym | : | natural object, |
| definition | : | an object occurring naturally; not made by man (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | barrier, |
| definition | : | anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | transmission mechanism, |
| definition | : | any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | biological clock, |
| definition | : | an innate mechanism in living organisms that controls the periodicity of many physiological functions (noun.time) |
5. the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction (noun.process)
| hyponym | : | biochemical mechanism, |
| definition | : | a chemical mechanism involved in vital processes occurring in living organisms (noun.process) |
6. the technical aspects of doing something (noun.act)
| derivation | : | mechanical, |
| definition | : | using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | mechanical, |
| definition | : | relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics (adj.pert) |
7. device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | mechanical, |
| definition | : | using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices (adj.all) |
8. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | mechanist, |
| definition | : | a philosopher who subscribes to the doctrine of mechanism (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | mechanistic, |
| definition | : | of or relating to the philosophical theory of mechanism (adj.pert) |
9. a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function (noun.object)
| derivation | : | mechanistic, |
| definition | : | explained in terms of physical forces (adj.all) |
10. the technical aspects of doing something (noun.act)
| derivation | : | mechanical, |
| definition | : | using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | mechanical, |
| definition | : | relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics (adj.pert) |
11. device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | mechanical, |
| definition | : | using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices (adj.all) |
12. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | mechanist, |
| definition | : | a philosopher who subscribes to the doctrine of mechanism (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | mechanistic, |
| definition | : | of or relating to the philosophical theory of mechanism (adj.pert) |
13. a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function (noun.object)
| derivation | : | mechanistic, |
| definition | : | explained in terms of physical forces (adj.all) |
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