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The [[structure]] or operation of a '''machine''' or other complex [[system]]; a theory or approach relating to this.
The [[structure]] or operation of a [[machine]] or other complex [[system]]; a theory or approach relating to this.
*1. a. The structure of, or the relationship of the parts in, a machine, or in a construction or [[process]] comparable to a machine. (In early use chiefly with reference to natural [[systems]].) Now rare.
*1. a. The structure of, or the relationship of the parts in, a machine, or in a construction or [[process]] comparable to a machine. (In early use chiefly with reference to natural [[systems]].) Now rare.
:b. More generally: the interconnection of parts in any complex process, [[pattern]], or arrangement. Obs.
:b. More generally: the interconnection of parts in any complex process, [[pattern]], or arrangement. Obs.
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<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''Mechanism''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Mechanism '''''this link'''''].</center>
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*2. a. A system of mutually adapted parts working together in a machine or in a [[manner]] [[analogous]] to that of a machine; a piece of machinery. Also: machinery, mechanical appliances.
*2. a. A system of mutually adapted parts working together in a machine or in a [[manner]] [[analogous]] to that of a machine; a piece of machinery. Also: machinery, mechanical appliances.
:b. spec. in a [[music]]al instrument.
:b. spec. in a [[music]]al instrument.
:c. An ordered sequence of events involved in a [[biological]], [[chemical]] or [[physical]] [[process]]; (Chem.) the steps making up a chemical reaction, frequently described in terms of the transfer and sharing of bonding [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Atom#Subatomic_particles electrons].
:c. An ordered sequence of events involved in a [[biological]], [[chemical]] or [[physical]] [[process]]; (Chem.) the steps making up a chemical reaction, frequently described in terms of the transfer and sharing of bonding [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Atom#Subatomic_particles electrons].
:d. Mech. A [[kinematic]] chain of which one link is fixed or stationary.
:d. Mech. A [[kinematic]] chain of which one link is fixed or stationary.
