mechanics

[muh-kan-iks]

noun

1. (used with a singular verb),  the branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on bodies and with motion, comprised of kinetics, statics, and kinematics.

2. (used with a singular verb),  the theoretical and practical application of this science to machinery, mechanical appliances, etc.

3. (usually used with a plural verb),  the technical aspect or working part; mechanism; structure.

4. (usually used with a plural verb),  routine or basic methods, procedures, techniques, or details.

   the mechanics of running an office; the mechanics of baseball.

mechanics

/ mɪˈkænɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the branch of science, divided into statics, dynamics, and kinematics, concerned with the equilibrium or motion of bodies in a particular frame of reference See also quantum mechanics wave mechanics statistical mechanics

2. (functioning as singular) the science of designing, constructing, and operating machines

3. the working parts of a machine

4. the technical aspects of something

   the mechanics of poetic style

mechanics

1. The branch of physics concerned with the relationships between matter, force, and energy, especially as they affect the motion of objects.

2. See also classical physics quantum mechanics

3. The functional aspect of a system, such as the mechanics of blood circulation.

mechanics

1. The branch of physics that deals with the motion of material objects. The term mechanics generally refers to the motion of large objects, whereas the study of motion at the level of the atom or smaller is the domain of quantum mechanics.

The basic laws of mechanics are Newton's laws of motion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mechanics¹

First recorded in 1640–50; mechanic, -ics

Example Sentences

The sculptures lovingly sanctify a keystone’s rational but enigmatic contradiction of mechanics and function.

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It is looking for electrical and mechanical engineers, software developers and project managers, as well as skilled blue-collar workers such as machine and plant operators, welding technicians and aircraft mechanics.

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The analysis found that while 85% of writers and authors’ work activities overlap with tasks already performed frequently by AI, only 19% of auto mechanics’ tasks were ones that bots commonly do now.

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He was drawn to the field because of “the data and research element of economics, just being able to dive into the mechanics of how the economy is working,” D’Alessandro said.

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However, quantum computers, whose operations are governed by the principles of quantum mechanics, are far more delicate.

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