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action vs mechanism

mechanism vs action

action and mechanism both are nouns.

action is a verb but mechanism is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
action Yes No Yes No
mechanism Yes No No No
As nouns, mechanism is a hypernym of action; that is, mechanism is a word with a broader meaning than action:
  • action: the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
  • mechanism: device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
action (noun) mechanism (noun)
the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field the technical aspects of doing something
a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
something done (usually as opposed to something said) (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
a military engagement a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
an act by a government body or supranational organization the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
In firearms terminology, the mechanism that handles the ammunition (loads, locks, fires, and extracts the cartridges).
the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
the series of events that form a plot
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
the state of being active
action (verb) mechanism (verb)
put in effect
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
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