kinetics

Meaning

1. (uncountable) 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.
2. (uncountable) The branch of chemistry that is concerned with the rates of chemical reactions.

Synonyms

dynamics

power mechanics

Translations

cinétique

κινητική

cinética

Kinetik

cinetica

cinética

cinètica

dynamique

Cinétique

علم القوى المحركة

dinamica

bewegingsleer

kinetica

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kɪˈnɛt.ɪks/

Etymology

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