mechanics

noun

me·​chan·​ics mi-ˈka-niks 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

1

: a branch of physical science that deals with energy and forces and their effect on bodies

2

: the practical application of mechanics to the design, construction, or operation of machines or tools

3

: mechanical or functional details or procedure

the mechanics of the brain

Synonyms

• ropes
• workings

Examples of mechanics in a Sentence

the mechanics of running one's own online business

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing mechanics

• body mechanics
• classical mechanics
• fluid mechanics
• quantum mechanics
• statistical mechanics
• wave mechanics

Rhymes for mechanics

• hispanics
• organics
• volcanics
• biomechanics
• panics

Kids Definition

mechanics

singular or plural noun

me·​chan·​ics mi-ˈkan-iks 

1

: a science that deals with energy and forces and their effect on bodies

2

: the application of mechanics to the making or operation of machines

3

: the details of the way something works or is done

the mechanics of running

Medical Definition

mechanics

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

me·​chan·​ics mi-ˈkan-iks 

: a branch of physical science that deals with energy and forces and their effect on material bodies