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kin⋅e⋅mat⋅ics

  [kin-uh-mat-iks, kahy-nuh-]
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–noun (used with a singular verb) Physics.
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.
Origin:
1830–40; < Gk kīnēmat- (s. of knēma movement; see cinema ) + -ics

Related forms:
kin⋅e⋅mat⋅ic, kin⋅e⋅mat⋅i⋅cal, adjective
kin⋅e⋅mat⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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Main Entry: ki·ne·mat·ics
Pronunciation: "kin-&-'mat-iks, "kI-n&-
Variant: also ci·ne·mat·ics /"sin-&-/
Function: noun plural but singular in construction
1 : a branch of physics that deals with aspects of motion apart from considerations of massand force
2 : the properties and phenomena of an object or system in motion of interest to kinematics kinematics of the human ankle joint> —ki·ne·mat·ic /-ik/ or ki·ne·mat·i·cal /-i-k&l/ adjective —ki·ne·mat·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb
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kinematics kin·e·mat·ics (kĭn'ə-māt'ĭks)
n.
The branch of mechanics dealing with the study of the motion of a body or a system of bodies without consideration given to its mass or the forces acting on it.

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kinematics   (kĭn'ə-māt'ĭks)  Pronunciation Key 
The branch of physics that deals with the characteristics of motion without regard for the effects of forces or mass. Compare dynamics.
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