also  ci*ne*mat*ics  n pl but sing in constr 1  :  a branch of physics that deals with aspects of motion apart from considerations of mass and force  2  :  the properties and phenomena of an object or system in motion of interest to kinematics <the of the human ankle joint>  ki*ne*mat*ic or  ki*ne*mat*i*cal  adj ki*ne*mat*i*cal*ly adv 
 
   
 
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