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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

kinematics

/ ĭ′ə-ăĭ /

  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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Derived Forms

  • ˌ쾱Աˈپ, adjective
  • ˌ쾱Աˈپally, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • 쾱e·i 쾱e·i· adjective
  • 쾱e·i··ly adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of kinematics1

1830–40; < Greek īŧ- (stem of ī́ŧ movement; cinema ) + -ics
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of kinematics1

C19: from Greek 쾱ŧ movement; see cinema , -ics
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This will offer unprecedented insight into the distribution and kinematics of the raw materials fueling star formation.

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The use of multiple sensors on one animal could also measure body kinematics and provide insights for designing bio-inspired marine robots.

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

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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.

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