kinematics

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

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ki·ne·mat·ics | \ ˌki-nə-ˈma-tiks

also ˌkī-

Definition of kinematics

: a branch of dynamics that deals with aspects of motion apart from considerations of mass and force

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Other Words from kinematics

kinematic \ ˌki-nə-ˈma-tik

also ˌkī-

\ or kinematical \ ˌki-nə-ˈma-ti-kəl

also ˌkī- \ adjective

kinematically \ ˌki-nə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē

also ˌkī-

\ adverb

Examples of kinematics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Differences between fore- and rearfoot strike running patterns based on kinetics and kinematics. — Tom Michaud, Outside Online, 1 Aug. 2018 Both before and after this intervention, the researchers measured peak strength of the hip abductor muscles on both sides, the degree of genu valgum, stride-to-stride variability of knee kinematics during running and pain ratings. — Matt Fitzgerald, Outside Online, 20 Sep. 2018 Your Your Arms Affect Your Legs… Your entire body works together during the running stride in what is called whole-body kinematics. — Jon-erik Kawamoto, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2019 The researchers also studied the lift off and landing of A. ipsilon in addition to their wingbeats and other kinematics. — Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 16 June 2020 And that brings us to Socha's latest flying snake research, which employs motion capture to look a bit more closely at the precise kinematics of aerial undulation and its effect on glide performance. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 2 July 2020

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