machin

Greek

machine, mechanical device, contrivance

Variants

machinmachine

About This Root

From Greek mēkhanē (machine, device, contrivance), via Latin machina. Produces machine, machinery, and machines for the mechanical sense. Also gives machination (a scheming plot — originally a 'device' or 'contrivance' in the cunning sense). Related to the mechane root but entered English through a different Latin path.

Associated Words

machination

A cunning and sinister scheme or plot

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machine

a device that performs work; to produce with machinery

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machinery

Machines collectively; the working system of an organization

machines

Mechanical or electrical devices that perform tasks; to manufacture using machinery

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