MECHANIST

mechanist

(noun) a philosopher who subscribes to the doctrine of mechanism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

mechanist (plural mechanists)

A person who takes a mechanical view

(archaic) A maker of machines; one skilled in mechanics.

Anagrams

• Teichmans, anthemics, cantheism

Source: Wiktionary


Mech"an*ist, n.

1. A maker of machines; one skilled in mechanics.

2. One who regards the phenomena of nature as the effects of forces merely mechanical.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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