A1 noun Neutro #2,705 mais comum

mechanics

/məˈkænɪks/

Mechanics refers to the practical way that something works or is done. It can also mean the study of how objects move when forces act on them.

Exemplos

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1

I need to understand the mechanics of how this toy moves.

I need to understand the mechanics of how this toy moves.

2

The document outlines the mechanics of the new application process.

The document outlines the mechanics of the new application process.

3

Don't worry about the mechanics of the game yet; just play!

Don't worry about the mechanics of the game yet; just play!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
mechanics
Verb
mechanize
Advérbio
mechanically
Adjetivo
mechanical
Relacionado
mechanic
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'mechanics' of a clock; it is the gears and springs working together to move the hands.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of the new system are quite simple to learn.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: mechanics

Exemplos

1

I need to understand the mechanics of how this toy moves.

everyday

I need to understand the mechanics of how this toy moves.

2

The document outlines the mechanics of the new application process.

formal

The document outlines the mechanics of the new application process.

3

Don't worry about the mechanics of the game yet; just play!

informal

Don't worry about the mechanics of the game yet; just play!

4

In physics class, we study the mechanics of motion and gravity.

academic

In physics class, we study the mechanics of motion and gravity.

5

We should meet to discuss the mechanics of the upcoming merger.

business

We should meet to discuss the mechanics of the upcoming merger.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
mechanics
Verb
mechanize
Advérbio
mechanically
Adjetivo
mechanical
Relacionado
mechanic

Colocações comuns

quantum mechanics quantum mechanics
game mechanics game mechanics
basic mechanics basic mechanics
the mechanics of writing the mechanics of writing
fluid mechanics fluid mechanics

Frases Comuns

the mechanics of something

the mechanics of something

body mechanics

body mechanics

structural mechanics

structural mechanics

Frequentemente confundido com

mechanics vs mechanic

A mechanic is a person who fixes machines, while mechanics is the branch of science or the way something works.

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Notas de uso

Use 'mechanics' as a singular noun when referring to a field of study (e.g., Mechanics is difficult), but as a plural noun when referring to the details of how something works.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the singular 'mechanic' when they actually mean 'mechanics' (the system/process).

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'mechanics' of a clock; it is the gears and springs working together to move the hands.

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Origem da palavra

From the Greek 'mekhanikos', meaning 'pertaining to machines'.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable when referring to a branch of physics Plural when referring to the technical aspects of a process Often followed by the preposition 'of'
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Contexto cultural

In American English, 'mechanics' is often associated with automotive repair shops, though the academic meaning is standard globally.

Quiz rápido

The ______ of the new system are quite simple to learn.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: mechanics

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