🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

mecánica

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mekanika

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mechanics/məˈkænɪks/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"La mecánica es fundamental en la física."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them.

    "In physics class, we learned about the principles of mechanics and how they apply to everyday objects."
  2. 2

    The mechanics of a system or process refer to the underlying principles or methods that govern its operation.

    "Understanding the mechanics of the human body is crucial for effective physical therapy."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'mechanics' originates from the Greek word 'mechanikos', meaning 'of machines or mechanics'. It evolved through Latin 'mechanica', referring to the study of machines, and has been used in English since the late 14th century to denote the branch of physics dealing with motion and forces.

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