noun
mechanics
muh-KA-nihks
noun
1
The branch of physics dealing with forces and motion acting on objects.
"She studied mechanics before moving into aerospace engineering."
2
The practical details of how something works or is done.
"He understood the mechanics of the deal but not the ethics behind it."
How to Use Mechanics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe science of motion and forces, or more broadly, the practical workings of any process.
Common pairings
quantum mechanics
mechanics of the game
basic mechanics
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Etymology
From Latin mechanicus, from Greek mēkhanikós ("relating to machines").