energetics

American  

[en-er-jet-iks] / ˌɛn ərˈdʒɛt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of physics that deals with energy.

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energetics British  

/ ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the branch of science concerned with energy and its transformations

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• energetistic
  adjective
• energeticist
  noun

Etymology

Origin of energetics

First recorded in 1850–55; see origin at energetic, -ics

Example Sentences

In a speech on Wednesday, Healey will confirm plans to restart the production of energetics - explosives, pyrotechnics and propellants - in the UK.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Its adjusted operating margin, meanwhile, should rise to 14.7% from 14.2% in fiscal 2024, after Chemring’s energetics business performed better than expected, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

Observing the radio emission from quasars can also tell you about the energetics of the central supermassive black hole; whether it is launching powerful "winds" or "jets" that might shape the surrounding galaxy.

From Science Daily • Sep. 25, 2023

"This relatively modest investment for energetics is a meaningful and important initiative," said Tom Karako, a weapons expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

From Reuters • Aug. 2, 2023

Common sense, common science or corpuscular philosophy, ultra-critical science, or energetics, and critical or idealistic philosophy, all seem insufficiently true in some regard and leave some dissatisfaction.

From Pragmatism by James, William