ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Mechanics

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /məˈkænɪks/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Mechanics is a noun meaning (physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass.

Meaning

(physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass.

More Meanings

  1. The design and construction of machines.
  2. (writing) Spelling and punctuation.
  3. Operation in general; workings.
  4. plural of mechanic

Example Sentences

the mechanics of a board game
It was anticipated that children who encountered difficulty with the mechanics of word processing could turn to the coach for help rather than interrupt Margaret's work with a reading group.

Synonyms for mechanics

Depending on context, synonyms include mechanism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mechanism, dynamics, machine, workings, clockwork, machinery.

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