Synonyms of mechanisms

mechanisms

noun

plural of mechanism

1

as in devices

a mechanical part or group of parts used to perform a specific task

The printer's paper feeding mechanism is jammed.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devices
• apparatuses
• apparatus
• machines
• tools
• implements
• utensils
• instruments
• appliances
• contraptions
• gadgets
• gizmos
• widgets
• contrivances
• accessories
• jiggers
• innovations
• gismos
• gimmicks
• accessaries
• adjuncts
• ingenuities
• inventions
• thingumajigs
• doohickies
• thingamajigs
• thingummies
• doohickeys
• thingamabobs
• doodads
• hickeys
• dinguses
• hootenannies

2

as in methods

a series of actions used to achieve an end

She was stunned to learn that there was no mechanism in place to remedy the problem.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• methods
• systems
• procedures
• processes
• operations
• techniques
• ways
• tools
• courses
• instruments
• modes
• machineries
• factors
• organs
• routines
• agencies
• manners
• determinants
• instrumentalities
• drills
• vehicles
• means
• forms
• influences
• ingredients
• agents
• media
• fashions
• expedients
• ministries
• mediums