mechanistic
[ mek-uh-nis-tik ]
/ ˌmɛk əˈnɪs tɪk /
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mechanics, mechanic's lien, Mechanicsville, mechanism, mechanist, mechanistic, mechanization, mechanize, mechano-, mechanochemistry, mechanomorphism
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British Dictionary definitions for mechanistic
mechanistic
/ (ˌmɛkəˈnɪstɪk) /
adjective
philosophy of or relating to the theory of mechanism
maths of or relating to mechanics
Derived forms of mechanistic
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Medical definitions for mechanistic
mechanistic
[ mĕk′ə-nĭs′tĭk ]
adj.
Mechanically determined.
Of or relating to the philosophy of mechanism, especially one that tends to explain phenomena only by reference to physical or biological causes.
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