mechanistic


mech·a·nis·tic

adj \ˌme-kə-ˈnis-tik\

Definition of MECHANISTIC

1
: mechanically determined
2
: of or relating to a mechanism or the doctrine of mechanism
mech·a·nis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of MECHANISTIC

1884

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