How Do You Spell KINEMATICS?

Pronunciation: [ka͡ɪnmˈatɪks] (IPA)

The word "kinematics" is spelled kɪnɪˈmætɪks, with four syllables. In IPA, "k" represents the voiceless velar stop, "ɪ" the near-close near-front unrounded vowel, "n" the voiced alveolar nasal, "æ" the near-low front unrounded vowel, "t" the voiceless alveolar stop, and "ks" the voiceless alveolar affricate. The word comes from the Greek word "kinēma," meaning motion, and has to do with the study of motion and the mechanics of moving objects.

KINEMATICS Meaning and Definition

1. Kinematics is a subfield of physics that focuses on the study of motion without taking into consideration its cause or forces involved. It deals with the description, measurement, and analysis of the motion of objects, particles, or systems. It aims to describe and characterize motion in terms of position, velocity, acceleration, and time, without delving into the underlying causes or the forces responsible for the motion.

   In kinematics, the behavior of objects is studied in relation to their position, velocity, and acceleration over time. Position refers to the location of an object at any given time, while velocity represents the rate of change in position per unit time. Acceleration, on the other hand, is the rate of change in velocity per unit time.

   Kinematics involves the use of mathematical equations and graphical representations to illustrate and analyze the different aspects of motion. It provides a precise and quantitative framework that allows scientists and engineers to accurately predict and understand the behavior of objects in motion. For instance, kinematics can be used to describe the trajectory of a projectile, the motion of planets in the solar system, the movement of cars on a highway, or the acceleration of particles in a particle collider.

   Overall, kinematics is a fundamental concept and an essential tool in physics, enabling the mathematical description and analysis of various types of motion, regardless of the forces or causes that produce it.

2. The science of motion.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. The science of pure motion, as distinguished from the science of motion, viewed with reference to its causes.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of KINEMATICS

The word "kinematics" originated from the Greek terms "kinema" meaning "movement" and "kinēsis" meaning "motion". It was first used in the English language in the mid-19th century to refer to the study and description of motion, particularly in physics and engineering.

Plural form of KINEMATICS is KINEMATICS