Where does “antimechanism” come from?
antimechanism (English) comes from English mechanism, from New Latin mechanismus, from Ancient Greek μηχανή, from Ancient Greek μῆχος, from Proto-Indo-European meǵʰ- — to be able.
antimechanism (English): A belief that opposes mechanism
Definitions
- A belief that opposes mechanism
Ancestry of “antimechanism”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mechanism | Any mechanical means for the conversion or... |
| 2 | New Latin | mechanismus | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μηχανή | contrivance, machine, device, gear; way, means |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | μῆχος | means, expedient, remedy |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | meǵʰ- | to be able |