kinematics

kin·e·mat·ics  (kn-mtks)

n. (used with a sing. verb)

The branch of mechanics that studies the motion of a body or a system of bodies without consideration given to its mass or the forces acting on it.

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[From Greek knma, knmat-, motion, from knein, to move; see kei-² in Indo-European roots.]

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kine·matic, kine·mati·cal adj.

kine·mati·cal·ly adv.

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kinematics [kin-nim-mat-iks]

Noun

Physics the study of the motion of bodies without reference to mass or force [Greek kinēma movement]

kinematic adj

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kinematics  (kn-mtks)

The branch of physics that deals with the characteristics of motion without regard for the effects of forces or mass. Compare dynamics.

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kinematics

the branch of mechanics that deals with motion without reference to force or mass. — kinematic, kinematical, adj.

See also: Physics

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the study of the motion of bodies considered independently of external forces. Also called phoronomy. — kinematic, adj.

See also: Motion

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Noun

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kinematics - the branch of mechanics concerned with motion without reference to force or mass mechanics - the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference