Het mechanisme
Example: Het mechanisme van de klok is heel ingewikkeld.
Definition
"Het mechanisme" refers to the system of parts working together within a machine or device to perform a specific function, such as the complex inner workings of a clock that enable it to keep time accurately.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het mechanisme" comes from the Greek word 'mekhanē,' meaning 'machine' or 'device.' It entered Dutch through Latin and French, reflecting the idea of a constructed system or apparatus. Did you know that "mechanisme" originally described simple machines before expanding to complex systems?
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"Het mechanisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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