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mechan

machine

Related forms: mechan · 14 words in this dictionary

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14 words

The branch of physics concerned with the behavior of physical bodies when subjected to forces or displacements, and the subsequent effects of the bodies on their environment.

mechan+ics

Shared component: mechan · machine

A person whose job is repairing machines, especially vehicle engines.

mechan+ic

Shared component: mechan · machine

A system of parts working together in a machine; a piece of machinery.

mechan+ism

Shared component: mechan · machine

A person who believes in or advocates the theory that all natural phenomena, including life and consciousness, can be explained by the laws of physics and chemistry (i.e., mechanism).

mechan+ist

Shared component: mechan · machine

To change a process so that machines do the work instead of people or animals.

mechan+ize

Shared component: mechan · machine

in a way that relates to or is operated by a machine or physical force

mechan+ic+ally

Shared component: mechan · machine

To change a process so that it is done by machines rather than by people.

mechan+ise

Shared component: mechan · machine

mechanizedExtended relation

Equipped with machinery, especially to replace human or animal labor.

mechan+ize+ed

Extended relation: mechan · machine

mechanisticExtended relation

relating to or explaining phenomena in terms of physical or biological causes, without considering purpose or consciousness.

mechan+ist+ic

Extended relation: mechan · machine

biomechanicsExtended relation

the study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms.

bio+mechanics

Extended relation: mechan · machine

biomechanicalExtended relation

Relating to the mechanical laws concerning the movement or structure of living organisms.

bio+mechan+ical

Extended relation: mechan · machine

mechanisationExtended relation

The process of changing from using human or animal labour to using machines.

mechan+is+ation

Extended relation: mechan · machine

mechanizationExtended relation

The process of changing from using human or animal labor to using machines.

mechan+ization

Extended relation: mechan · machine