kinematics

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

ki·ne·mat·ics | \ ˌki-nə-ˈma-tiks

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also ˌkī-

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Definition of kinematics

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

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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 The researchers also studied the lift off and landing of A. ipsilon in addition to their wingbeats and other kinematics. — Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, "This Robot Camera Can Capture the Erratic Flight of Insects," 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, "Undulating their bodies keeps flying snakes from tumbling out of control," 2 July 2020

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“Kinematics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinematics. Accessed 14 May. 2021.

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kinematics

noun plural but singular in construction

ki·ne·mat·ics | \ ˌkin-ə-ˈmat-iks

, ˌkī-nə-

\

variants: also cinematics \ ˌsin-ə-

How to pronounce kinematics (audio)

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Medical Definition of kinematics

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

2 : the properties and phenomena of an object or system in motion of interest to kinematics the kinematics of the human ankle joint

Other Words from kinematics

kinematic \ -ik

\ or kinematical \ -i-kəl

\ adjective

kinematically \ -i-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

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