kinematics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The branch of mechanics concerned with objects in motion, but not with the forces involved.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-kinematics.wav

Word forms

kinematics

Etymology

French cinématique, from Ancient Greek κίνημα (kínēma, “motion”) + -ics.

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