kinematics

[ kin-uh-mat-iks, kahy-nuh- ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of mechanics that deals with pure motion, without reference to the masses or forces involved in it.
2. Also called applied kinematics. the theory of mechanical contrivance for converting one kind of motion into another.

kinematics

/ ˌkɪnɪˈmætɪks; ˌkaɪ- /

noun

1. functioning as singular the study of the motion of bodies without reference to mass or force Compare dynamics

kinematics

/ kĭn′ə-măt′ĭks /

1. The branch of physics that deals with the characteristics of motion without regard for the effects of forces or mass.
2. Compare dynamics

Derived Forms

• ˌkineˈmatic, adjective
• ˌkineˈmatically, adverb

Other Words From

• kine·matic kine·mati·cal adjective
• kine·mati·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of kinematics¹

1830–40; < Greek kīnēmat- (stem of kī́nēma movement; cinema ) + -ics

Word History and Origins

Origin of kinematics¹

C19: from Greek kinēma movement; see cinema , -ics

Example Sentences

But for the best relationship of aerodynamics and kinematics, Newey flipped it for the 2022 Red Bull.

From BBC

The use of multiple sensors on one animal could also measure body kinematics and provide insights for designing bio-inspired marine robots.

From Science Daily

"The turbulence that gives rise to KHI plays a fundamental role in regulating the dynamics of CMEs flowing through the ambient solar wind. Hence, understanding turbulence is key in achieving a deeper understanding of CME evolution and kinematics," said Paouris.

From Science Daily

"There's a maximum energy when you work out the basic kinematics of two things smacking into each other at near light speed," said co-author Allison Zec, who worked on University of Virginia Physics Professor Kent Paschke's team and is now a postdoctoral researcher at the University of New Hampshire.

From Science Daily

"It is known from neuroscientific studies that repetitive patterns are observed in experimental sessions, both in kinematics and muscle activation," says Prof. Piazza.

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