mechanism

UK
/ˈmɛkənɪzəm/
US
/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

Translations

mechanismnoun
mechanisms
pl
UK
/ˈmɛkənɪzəm/
US
/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
mécanismeSciences naturelles, pour un processus par lequel un phénomène se produit.
The mechanism of photosynthesis is essential for plant life.
Le mécanisme de la photosynthèse est essentiel à la vie des plantes.
mécanismePar extension, pour un moyen ou procédé permettant d’atteindre un objectif.
The company developed a new mechanism for improving customer service.
L’entreprise a développé un nouveau mécanisme pour améliorer le service client.
mécanismeTechnique, pour un ensemble de pièces ou un dispositif.
The clock's mechanism was intricate and required careful handling.
Le mécanisme de l’horloge était complexe et demandait une manipulation prudente.
mécanismePsychologie, pour un processus de défense inconscient.
Denial is a common defense mechanism used to cope with difficult situations.
Le déni est un mécanisme de défense courant utilisé pour faire face aux situations difficiles.
mécanismePhilosophie.
During the Enlightenment, mechanism gained popularity as an explanation for how the universe functions.
Pendant les Lumières, le mécanisme a gagné en popularité comme explication du fonctionnement de l’univers.
mechanismadjective
UK
/ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zəm/
US
/ˈmɛk.əˌnɪz.əm/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "mechanism design").
mécaniqueTechnique, au sens relatif à un mécanisme ou à la mécanique.
The team analyzed several mechanism components for potential faults.
L’équipe a analysé plusieurs composants mécaniques afin de détecter d’éventuelles défaillances.

Definitions

mechanismnoun
A system of parts working together in a machine; a piece of machinery.
The clock's mechanism was intricate and required careful handling.
A natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about.
The mechanism of photosynthesis is essential for plant life.
A method or process for achieving something.
The company developed a new mechanism for improving customer service.
A mental process that occurs unconsciously to protect an individual from anxiety or stress.
Denial is a common defense mechanism used to cope with difficult situations.
(Philosophy) The doctrine that all natural phenomena are explainable by physical causes and mechanical laws.
During the Enlightenment, mechanism gained popularity as an explanation for how the universe functions.
mechanismadjective
Attributive, before another noun: relating to or intended for a mechanism or machinery.
The team analyzed several mechanism components for potential faults.