kinetics

/kɪˈnɛt.ɪks/

KꞮNƐT · ɪks (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

The branch of mechanics concerned with motion of objects, as well as the reason i.e. the forces acting on such bodies. This, along with kinematics constitute dynamics, which is concerned purely with the effects of forces on moving bodies.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κινητικός (kinētikós, “kinetic”).