Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inner-workings-of
phrase
/ˈɪnər ˈwɜrkɪŋz ʌv/
Definition
The internal processes and mechanisms that govern how something functions.
Examples
- Understanding the inner workings of the brain can lead to advances in neuroscience.
- The engineer explained the inner workings of the new software to the team.
- She was fascinated by the inner workings of the political system.
Meaning
When we talk about the ‘inner workings of’ something, we refer to the unseen or intricate components and operations that contribute to its overall behavior or effectiveness.
Synonyms
- mechanisms
- operations
- functionality
- processes
- system
