Mechanics

Pronunciation

• AHD: /mÄ•kănÄ­ks/

Origin

From Latin mechanicus, from Ancient Greek μηχανικός, from μηχανή (mēkhanē, "machine, tool")

Full definition of mechanics

Noun

1. (physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass
2. The design and construction of machines.
3. (writing) Spelling and punctuation.
4. operation in general; workingsthe mechanics of a board game
5. Plural of mechanic

Derived terms

Anagrams

• mischance