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Mechanics — Me*chan ics, n. [Cf. F. m[ e]canique.] That science, or branch of applied mathematics, which treats of the action of forces on bodies. [1913 Webster] Note: That part of mechanics which considers the action of forces in producing rest or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mechanics — ► [U] the study of the effect of physical forces on objects and their movement: »He is a professor of engineering, science and mechanics. ► [plural] the way something works or happens: »I m not interested in the mechanics of the advertising… … Financial and business terms
mechanics — [mə kan′iks] n. [see MECHANIC] 1. the branch of physics that deals with the motion of material bodies and the phenomena of the action of forces on bodies: cf. STATICS, DYNAMICS, KINEMATICS 2. theoretical and practical knowledge of the design,… … English World dictionary
mechanics — (n.) 1640s, based on L.L. mechanica, from Gk. mekhanike, mekhanika (see MECHANIC (Cf. mechanic) (adj.)); also see ICS (Cf. ics) … Etymology dictionary
mechanics — ► PLURAL NOUN 1) (treated as sing. ) the branch of study concerned with motion and forces producing motion. 2) machinery or working parts. 3) the physical or practical aspects of something … English terms dictionary
Mechanics — This article is about an area of scientific study. For other uses, see Mechanic (disambiguation). Mechanics (Greek Μηχανική) is the branch of physics concerned with the behavior of physical bodies when subjected to forces or displacements, and… … Wikipedia
mechanics — /meuh kan iks/, n. 1. (used with a sing. v.) 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 sing. v.) the theoretical and practical application … Universalium
mechanics — noun 1 how sth works/is done ADJECTIVE ▪ actual, basic ▪ We need to discuss the actual mechanics of the operation. ▪ simple ▪ The mechanics of creating a link are relatively simple … Collocations dictionary
mechanics — noun plural but singular or plural in construction Date: 1612 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… … New Collegiate Dictionary
mechanics — n. celestial; fluid; quantum mechanics * * * fluid quantum mechanics celestial … Combinatory dictionary
mechanics — (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Theory of motion and work] Syn. kinetics, aeRomechanics, pure mechanics, rational mechanics, machine technology, technical details; see also physics , science 1 . 2. [Mechanical details] Syn. logistics, workings, procedures,… … English dictionary for students
