Mechanism Definition

mechanism
noun
  1. the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction; "he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions"
  2. the technical aspects of doing something; "a mechanism of social control"; "mechanisms of communication"; "the mechanics of prose style"
  3. a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function; "the mechanism of the ear"; "the mechanism of infection"
  4. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
  5. device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function

"Mechanism" in song lyrics

See how mechanism is used in real songs:

  • "Black horse and buggy mechanism"
    Aesop Rock — Big Bang
  • "That true, inject the serum and ooze from your speaking mechanism"
    Atoms Family — Mystic Madness
  • "Comin' from my mechanism"
    Caltroit (Black Milk & Bishop Lamont) f/ Kardinal Offishall, T3 — If You Ready

Usage tips for "mechanism"

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