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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mechanics (uncountable)
- (physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass
- The design and construction of machines.
- (writing) Spelling and punctuation.
- Plural form of mechanic.
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- Anagrams of accehimns
- mischance