Mechanism etymology in English

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English word mechanism comes from Proto-Indo-European *meh₂gh-

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
*meh₂gh-	Proto-Indo-European (ine)	to be able to, to help; power, sorcerer
μῆχος	Ancient Greek (grc)
μαχανά	Ancient Greek (grc)
μηχανικός	Ancient Greek (grc)
mechanismus	Latin (lat)
mechanism	English (en)	(philosophy) The theory that all natural phenomena can be explained by physical causes.. (within a machine or machinery) any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.. A group of objects or parts that interact together. (as in Political machine). A mental, physical, or chemical process.. Any combination of cams, gears, links, belts, [...]

Mechanism etymology