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

In Hill’s view, Sasaki’s mechanics had suffered from a shoulder injury that, even before this year, had plagued him since his final season in Japan.

From Los Angeles Times

But he made the mistake of valuing her mechanics more than her consciousness and sharp logic, treating her like another piece of property, slightly above a lower life form.

From Salon

The announcement came on the heels of an agreement with the Coalition of Los Angeles City Unions, which collectively represents gardeners, mechanics and clerks, who will take up to five unpaid holidays in 2026.

From Los Angeles Times

Too much daily energy was spent on players trying to individually get their mechanics right.

From Los Angeles Times

The employee said the vast majority of the workers detained were mechanics installing production lines at the site, and were employed by a contractor.

From BBC