mechanics
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English[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
From Latin mechanicus, from Ancient Greek μηχανικός (mēkhanikós), from μηχανή (mēkhanḗ, “machine, tool”)
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
- 1991, Marilyn Cochran-Smith, Cynthia L. Paris, Jessica L. Kahn, Learning to Write Differently (page 99)
- It was anticipated that children who encountered difficulty with the mechanics of word processing could turn to the coach for help rather than interrupt Margaret's work with a reading group.
Derived terms[edit]
Derived terms
Translations[edit]
a branch of physics
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Etymology 2[edit]
Noun[edit]
mechanics
