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Definition of Mechanics
1. Noun. The branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference.
Specialized synonyms: Classical Mechanics, Newtonian Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Statics, Dynamics, Kinetics, Kinematics, Aerodynamics, Aeromechanics
Examples of category: Reaction, Jerk
Derivative terms: Mechanical
2. Noun. The technical aspects of doing something. "The mechanics of prose style"
Generic synonyms: Carrying Into Action, Carrying Out, Execution, Performance
Derivative terms: Mechanical, Mechanical
Definition of Mechanics
1. n. That science, or branch of applied mathematics, which treats of the action of forces on bodies.
Definition of Mechanics
1. Noun. (physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass ¹
2. Noun. The design and construction of machines. ¹
3. Noun. (context: writing) Spelling and punctuation. ¹
4. Noun. (plural of mechanic) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mechanics
1. mechanic [n] - See also: mechanic
Medical Definition of Mechanics
1.
That science, or branch of applied mathematics, which treats of the action of forces on bodies.
That part of mechanics which considers the action of forces in producing rest or equilibrium is called statics; that which relates to such action in producing motion is called dynamics. The term mechanics includes the action of forces on all bodies, whether solid, liquid, or gaseous. It is sometimes, however, and formerly was often, used distinctively of solid bodies only: The mechanics of liquid bodies is called also hydrostatics, or hydrodynamics, according as the laws of rest or of motion are considered. The mechanics of gaseous bodies is called also pneumatics. The mechanics of fluids in motion, with special reference to the methods of obtaining from them useful results, constitutes hydraulics.