Mechanics (Noun)
Meaning 1
The branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The technical aspects of doing something; "a mechanism of social control"; "mechanisms of communication"; "the mechanics of prose style".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The team of scientists studied the mechanics of the new engine to understand how it achieved higher efficiency.
- The company's success was largely due to its mastery of the mechanics of online marketing.
- The author's writing was dry and lacking in style, but her knowledge of the mechanics of storytelling was impeccable.
- The artist was always fascinated by the mechanics of color and light in photography.
- The university course explored the mechanics of language acquisition and how children learn to communicate effectively.