kinematics

American  

[kin-uh-mat-iks, kahy-nuh-] / ˌkɪn əˈmæt ɪks, ˌkaɪ nə- /

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.

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kinematics British  

/ ˌkɪnɪˈmætɪks, ˌkaɪ- /

noun

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

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kinematics Scientific  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• kinematic adjective
• kinematical adjective
• kinematically adverb

Etymology

Origin of kinematics

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

Example Sentences

This will offer unprecedented insight into the distribution and kinematics of the raw materials fueling star formation.

From Science Daily

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

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

From Science Daily

To follow the evolution of these four galaxies, the simulation calculated physical processes such as the kinematics of stars and gas, chemical reactions, star formation, and supernovae.

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The study is the first to show these differences in body movement, or kinematics, during vertical climbing.

From Salon