Hyphenation of Mechanism

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word Mechanism? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

Mech-a-nism

Definitions of Mechanism:

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

Synonyms of Mechanism:

nounchemical mechanism, chemical process, chemical change, chemical action
noun mechanics, performance, execution, carrying out, carrying into action
nounnatural object
nounphilosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
noun device

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