word
Mechanism
MEH-kuh-nih-zuhm
/ˈmɛkʌˌnɪzʌm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
mechanism
Dictionary meaning
The technical aspects of doing something.
Examples
- A mechanism of social control.
- The mechanism of the ear.
Synonyms: mechanics
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