mechanist

noun

mech·​a·​nist ˈme-kə-nist How to pronounce mechanist (audio)
1
archaic : mechanic
2
: an adherent of the doctrine of mechanism

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Aang and Iroh rescue Sokka and Sai (Danny Pudi), the mechanist, before rescuing Katara and Zuko. Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 The most obvious difference is the inclusion of the mechanist, a master of creating and using magic items. Rob Wieland, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 The saw also has a lock-off safety feature to keep the chain from unintentionally activating, and a computer mechanist to keep the saw from overheating or overloading. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2022 The move also has a second, significant benefit, in that the Hong Kong primary listing will allow Alibaba’s shares to be bought and sold via the Stock Connect, a mechanist that allows two-way trade in mainland Chinese and Hong Kong equities and mutual funds. Patrick Frater, Variety, 1 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mechanist was in 1606

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“Mechanist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mechanist. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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