MECHANISTIC

mechanistic

(adjective) explained in terms of physical forces; “a mechanistic universe”

mechanistic

(adjective) of or relating to the philosophical theory of mechanism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

mechanistic (comparative more mechanistic, superlative most mechanistic)

Having the impersonal and automatic characteristics of a machine.

Predetermined by, or as if by, a mechanism.

(philosophy) Having a physical or biological cause.

Source: Wiktionary



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30 April 2025

SCOMBROID

(noun) important marine food and game fishes found in all tropical and temperate seas; some are at least partially endothermic and can thrive in colder waters


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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