Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kinematic

/kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.42 in modern English

Syllables: kine-mat-ic
IPA: /kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or relating to motion or to kinematics.

Example Sentences

"We have unfortunately no kinematic records, but it is not impossible or very difficult to imagine the various gestures and movements which might be considered appropriate to such a rite in different localities or among different peoples."
"The Cognitive function in Humans results from our extremely complex kinematic capabilities. Grasping for objects, bending down and up, or sitting down on objects are examples of kinematic capabilities[…]"

Etymology

Back-formation from kinematics. Piecewise doublet of cinematic.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/
British English: /kɪn.ɪˈmæt.ɪk/

Derived Forms

arthrokinematic biokinematic corticokinematic cosmokinematic isokinematic kinematically morphokinematic nonkinematic osteokinematic spatiokinematic

Phrases

kinematic envelope

Frequently Paired Words

kinematics

Synonyms

motoric

Rhymes With

democratic automatic static systematic attic bureaucratic erratic thematic aromatic aristocratic fanatic schematic

Questions

How do you pronounce kinematic?: The recorded pronunciation is /kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/.
What does kinematic mean?: Of or relating to motion or to kinematics.
Where does kinematic come from?: Back-formation from kinematics. Piecewise doublet of cinematic.

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