इंग्रजी

mechanism

gb/mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/ us/mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/
B1 इंग्रजी
~ 1900
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम B1 entity
1

system of parts that work together

A group of parts in a machine that move or work together to do something.

वापर नमुना: a mechanism for [doing something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mechanism' with 'machine'; a mechanism is often part of a machine, not the whole machine.
समानार्थी शब्द
device (A general term for a piece of equipment, not necessarily focusing on the moving parts.) | apparatus (More formal term, often used for complex equipment.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
disassembly (Refers to taking apart the connected parts, the opposite process of having a functioning mechanism.)
सहप्रयोग
safety mechanism |locking mechanism |release mechanism |mechanism of action
विषय
technology |engineering |daily life |science
उदाहरणे
  • The locking mechanism on the door is broken.
  • This camera has an automatic focusing mechanism.
  • Engineers studied the mechanism that controls the robot's arm.
  • The clock’s mechanism needs oiling to work smoothly.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The door has a simple locking mechanism.
  • A watch has a small mechanism inside it.
  • The pen’s click mechanism is broken.
नाम B2 entity
2

process or method of working

A way or system by which something works or is done.

वापर नमुना: a mechanism for [doing something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may overuse 'mechanism' where 'method' or 'system' is more common in everyday speech.
समानार्थी शब्द
system (Broad term for an organized method; not limited to machinery.) | procedure (More formal and often step-by-step method.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
chaos (Lack of any ordered process or system.)
सहप्रयोग
mechanism for change |payment mechanism |decision-making mechanism
विषय
business |science |society |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • We need a better mechanism for handling customer complaints.
  • The voting mechanism ensures fairness in the election.
  • The body has natural mechanisms to fight infection.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • We have no mechanism for fixing this problem.
  • The school has a new mechanism for helping students.
  • Our body has a mechanism to stop bleeding.
नाम technical B2 entity
3

biological or chemical process causing an effect

In science, the way something in the body or in nature works to cause a result.

वापर नमुना: mechanism of [process]
समानार्थी शब्द
process (General term; does not emphasize causal detail as much as 'mechanism' in science.)
सहप्रयोग
mechanism of disease |mechanism of action |defense mechanism
विषय
science |medicine
उदाहरणे
  • Scientists are studying the mechanisms of memory formation.
  • The drug’s mechanism of action is well understood.
  • Photosynthesis is the primary mechanism plants use to produce food.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Doctors study the mechanism of how the drug works.
  • We learned the mechanism of breathing in biology class.
  • The mechanism of digestion breaks food into small parts.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
mechanism
IPA
GB/mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/
US/mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
mech - an - ism (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (mech)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: mechanism
  • Plural: mechanism, mechanisms
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
mechanisms noun
Core family
mechanical adjective B1 mechanically adverb B2 mechanic noun A2
Related words
mechanics noun mechanize verb B2 machinery noun B1
Advanced or less common
mechanization noun mechanistic adjective
वाक्प्रचार

defense mechanism

1
/dɪfˈɛns mˈɛkənˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase

process protecting from harm or stress

A way your mind or body reacts automatically to protect you from harm or stress.

उदाहरणे
  • Humor can be a defense mechanism against anxiety.
  • Sweating is the body's defense mechanism to cool down.

mechanism of action

1
/mˈɛkənˌɪzəm əv ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase technical

how a substance works in the body

The exact way a drug or chemical works inside the body to cause an effect.

उदाहरणे
  • Researchers are investigating the mechanism of action of the new drug.
  • The medication's mechanism of action involves blocking certain nerve signals.

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