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1. defence_mechanism
noun. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.
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2. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction.
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- mechanism (English)
- mechanismus (Latin)
3. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] the technical aspects of doing something.
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- mechanism (English)
- mechanismus (Latin)
4. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function.
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- mechanism (English)
- mechanismus (Latin)
5. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes.
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- mechanism (English)
- mechanismus (Latin)
6. mechanism
noun. ['ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm'] device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function.
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- mechanism (English)
- mechanismus (Latin)
7. defence
noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring.
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9. defence
noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury.
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10. defence
noun. ['dɪˈfɛns'] an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack.