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mechanism vs action

action vs mechanism

mechanism and action both are nouns.

mechanism is not a verb while action is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mechanism Yes No No No
action Yes No Yes No
As nouns, action is a hyponym of mechanism; that is, action is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mechanism:
  • mechanism: device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
  • action: the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
Other hyponyms of mechanism include action mechanism, actuator, automaton, golem, robot, axis, axis of rotation, carriage, cartridge ejector, ejector, cartridge extractor, cartridge remover, extractor, clockwork, control, controller, cooling, cooling system, delayed action, drive, drive line, drive line system, fail-safe, film advance, gear, gear mechanism, homing device, hydraulic system, ignition, ignition system, lock, mechanical device, radiator, rotating mechanism, steering linkage, steering mechanism, steering system, tape drive, tape transport, transport, whirler, workings, works, automaton.
mechanism (noun) action (noun)
the technical aspects of doing something the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function 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
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes something done (usually as opposed to something said)
a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function a military engagement
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction an act by a government body or supranational organization
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
mechanism (verb) action (verb)
put in effect
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
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