Mechanism
61mechanism — mech·a·nism || mekÉ™nɪzm n. whole mechanical system or device; parts or structure of a machine; operative part by which an effect is produced; automatic self protective behavior; doctrine that everything in the universe is produced by physical …
62Mechanism — A computerised facility for doing something (i.e. automatic fiating) …
63mechanism — noun 1》 a piece of machinery. 2》 a process by which something takes place or is brought about. 3》 Philosophy the doctrine that all natural phenomena allow mechanical explanation by physics and chemistry. Derivatives mechanist noun Origin C17:… …
64mechanism — n. Machinery, mechanical construction …
65mechanism — n 1. motor, engine, linkage, generator; apparatus, device, machine. 2. equipment, mate riel, paraphernalia, machinery, apparatus, mechanical appliances, gadgetry; tackle, gear, outfit, works. 3. instrument, instrumentality, vehicle, means,… …
66mechanism — mech·a·nism …
67mechanism — Working parts of a machine, a watch, or other instrumentality or device …
68mechanism — n. 1 the structure or adaptation of parts of a machine. 2 a system of mutually adapted parts working together in or as in a machine. 3 the mode of operation of a process. 4 Art mechanical execution; technique. 5 Philos. the doctrine that all… …
69post-zygotic isolating mechanism — Mechanism preventing interbreeding between two or more populations that is effective after zygote formation. Cf. pre zygotic isolating mechanism …
70pre-zygotic isolating mechanism — Mechanism preventing interbreeding between two or more populations that is effective before fertilization and zygote formation. Cf. post zygotic isolating mechanism …