English word mechanism comes from Proto-Indo-European *meh₂gh-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *meh₂gh- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to be able to, to help; power, sorcerer |
| μῆχος | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| μαχανά | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| μηχανικός | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| mechanismus | Latin (lat) | |
| mechanism | English (en) | (philosophy) The theory that all natural phenomena can be explained by physical causes.. (within a machine or machinery) any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.. A group of objects or parts that interact together. (as in Political machine). A mental, physical, or chemical process.. Any combination of cams, gears, links, belts, [...] |