World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmecanismo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: mecanizmu
"O mecanismo deste relógio é muito complexo."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A system of parts working together in a machine; a piece of machinery.
"The watch relies on a complex mechanism of gears and springs."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Early 17th century: from modern Latin mechanismus, from Greek mēkhanismos, from mēkhanē 'machine'.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "mechanism" is said worldwide
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तंत्र
Transliteration: tantra
"इस घड़ी का तंत्र बहुत जटिल है।"
mécanisme
Transliteration: mekanism
"Le mécanisme de cette horloge est très complexe."
Mechanismus
Transliteration: mɛçaˈnɪsmʊs
"Der Mechanismus der Uhr ist sehr kompliziert."
meccanismo
Transliteration: mekkanizmo
"Il meccanismo di questo orologio è molto complesso."
mecanismo
Transliteration: mekanismo
"El mecanismo de este reloj es muy complejo."
mecanismo
Transliteration: mecanizmu
"O mecanismo deste relógio é muito complexo."
机制
Transliteration: jīzhì
"这块手表的操作机制非常复杂。"
메커니즘
Transliteration: mekeonijeum
"이 시계의 메커니즘은 매우 복잡하다."
メカニズム
Transliteration: mekanizumu
"この時計のメカニズムは非常に複雑です。"
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