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

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

2. Compare dynamics

Other Word Forms

• kinematic adjective
• kinematically adverb
• kinematical adjective

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