mechanics

[muh-kan-iks]

noun

1. (used with a singular verb),  the branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on bodies and with motion, comprised of kinetics, statics, and kinematics.

2. (used with a singular verb),  the theoretical and practical application of this science to machinery, mechanical appliances, etc.

3. (usually used with a plural verb),  the technical aspect or working part; mechanism; structure.

4. (usually used with a plural verb),  routine or basic methods, procedures, techniques, or details.

   the mechanics of running an office; the mechanics of baseball.

mechanics

/ mɪˈkænɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the branch of science, divided into statics, dynamics, and kinematics, concerned with the equilibrium or motion of bodies in a particular frame of reference See also quantum mechanics wave mechanics statistical mechanics

2. (functioning as singular) the science of designing, constructing, and operating machines

3. the working parts of a machine

4. the technical aspects of something

   the mechanics of poetic style

mechanics

1. The branch of physics concerned with the relationships between matter, force, and energy, especially as they affect the motion of objects.

2. See also classical physics quantum mechanics

3. The functional aspect of a system, such as the mechanics of blood circulation.

mechanics

1. The branch of physics that deals with the motion of material objects. The term mechanics generally refers to the motion of large objects, whereas the study of motion at the level of the atom or smaller is the domain of quantum mechanics.

The basic laws of mechanics are Newton's laws of motion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mechanics¹

First recorded in 1640–50; mechanic, -ics

Example Sentences

In the wake of his shoulder, foot and knee surgeries, syncing up his mechanics has been more of a challenge.

From Los Angeles Times

This is all a huge departure from government norms, and the mechanics might seem confusing to people who are going about their everyday lives and only casually follow the news coming out of Washington, D.C.

From Salon

Insurance prices are even higher in states where there are fewer EVs and fewer mechanics who can work on them, the report said.

From Los Angeles Times

The state’s union density numbers rose to 17.6% about five years ago, animated by successful organizing campaigns across occupations as varied as nurses, electricians, animation artists, scooter mechanics and university researchers.

From Los Angeles Times

The mechanics of that influence are no mystery.

From Los Angeles Times