mechanics

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From Latin mechanicus from Ancient Greek μηχανικός (mēkhanikos) from μηχανή (mēkhanē), machine, tool)

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me·chan·ics

  • AHD: /mĕkănĭks/

\Me*chan"ics\

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Singular
mechanics

Plural
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mechanics (uncountable)

  1. (physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass
  2. The design and construction of machines.
  3. (writing) Spelling and punctuation.
  4. Plural form of mechanic.

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