mechanics — the branch of physics dealing with motion and forces
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the branch of physics dealing with motion and forces
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈkænɪks/
Korean meaning: 역학, 기계학 (물리학 분야)
Korean pronunciation: 머-캐-닉스 (강세: 캐)
Example Sentences
- She mastered the mechanics of the piano in just two years.
- The mechanics of dating apps are more complex than rocket science.
- Classical mechanics fails to explain why my phone disappears when I need it most.
mechanics
NOUN//məˈkænɪks//
the branch of physics dealing with motion and forces
Physics of motion and forces
Mechanics brings dynamics beyond academics!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'mechanikos' meaning 'of machines,' derived from 'mechane' (machine, device). The word entered English through French and Latin in the 16th-17th centuries, originally referring to the practical arts of construction and operation of machines.
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📝Examples
“She mastered the mechanics of the piano in just two years.”
“The mechanics of dating apps are more complex than rocket science.”
“Classical mechanics fails to explain why my phone disappears when I need it most.”
“The mechanics of teamwork require clear communication.”
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