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Added 9 October 2026

mechanics

/məˈkænɪks/ noun

In Latin: mēchanicus Wiktionary

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The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass.
The design and construction of machines.
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noun

plural of mechanic

Origin

From Latin mēchanicus, from Ancient Greek μηχανικός (mēkhanikós), from μηχανή (mēkhanḗ, “machine, tool”).

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