mechanics
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin mechanicus, from Ancient Greek μηχανικός (mēkhanikos), from μηχανή (mēkhanē, “machine, tool”)
Pronunciation [edit]
- AHD: /mĕkănĭks/
Noun [edit]
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.
- operation in general; workings
- the mechanics of a board game
- Plural form of mechanic
Derived terms [edit]
Derived terms
Translations [edit]
a branch of physics
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