mechanics

plural noun

Definition of mechanicsnext
as in ropes
the characteristic peculiarities and technicalities of something the mechanics of running one's own online business

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“Mechanics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanics. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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