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 Mechanism \Mech"an*ism\, n. [Cf. F. m['e]canisme, L. mechanisma.
   See {Mechanic}.]
   1. The arrangement or relation of the parts of a machine; the
      parts of a machine, taken collectively; the arrangement or
      relation of the parts of anything as adapted to produce an
      effect; as, the mechanism of a watch; the mechanism of a
      sewing machine; the mechanism of a seed pod.
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   2. The series of causal relations that operate to produce an
      effect in any system; as, the mechanism of a chemical
      reaction.
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   3. Mechanical operation or action.
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            He acknowledges nothing besides matter and motion;
            so that all must be performed either by mechanism or
            accident.                             --Bentley.
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   4. (Kinematics) An ideal machine; a combination of movable
      bodies constituting a machine, but considered only with
      regard to relative movements.
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