mechanism (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
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Hypernym philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
Domain of synset - TOPIC philosophy
Derivationally related form mechanism → mechanistic; mechanism → mechanist
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Derivationally related form mechanistic → mechanism; mechanist → mechanism
Pertainym (pertains to noun) mechanistic → mechanism
Member of this domain - TOPIC philosophy
Hyponym philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory

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