What does MECHANISM mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
- Letters
- 9
- Scrabble score
- 18
- Words With Friends score
- 21
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction“he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions”
- the technical aspects of doing something“a mechanism of social control”
- a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function“the mechanism of the ear”
- (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
- device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
mechanisms19
Anagrams of MECHANISM
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside MECHANISM
276 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is MECHANISM a valid word in word games?
MECHANISM is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is MECHANISM worth?
MECHANISM is worth 18 points with Scrabble letter values and 21 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from MECHANISM?
276 other words, including IN, IS, AS and HE.