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mechanistic definition

mecha·nis·tic (mek′ə nis′tik)

adjective

  1. of or in accordance with the theory of mechanism
  2. of mechanics or mechanical concepts

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mechanistic Synonyms

mechanistic

modif.

monotonous, Godless, inhuman; see arbitrary 2, automatic 2, mechanical 2, ruthless 1, 2.


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mechanistic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • enzymology: Structural analysis also underpins the major research effort in the MIB on mechanistic enzymology.

Modifying Another Word

  • purely: From a purely mechanistic view point our respect for life is a weakness not a strength.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: First, they prevent us from becoming mechanistic in our thinking about the living inner processes of nature.
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