different between mechanics vs physiomechanical

English

Etymology 1

From Latin mechanicus, from Ancient Greek ????????? (m?khanikós), from ?????? (m?khan?, “machine, tool”)

Noun

mechanics (uncountable)

1. (physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass
2. The design and construction of machines.
3. (writing) Spelling and punctuation.
4. Operation in general; workings.

   the mechanics of a board game

   • 1991, Marilyn Cochran-Smith, Cynthia L. Paris, Jessica L. Kahn, Learning to Write Differently (page 99)

     It was anticipated that children who encountered difficulty with the mechanics of word processing could turn to the coach for help rather than interrupt Margaret's work with a reading group.

Derived terms

Translations

Etymology 2

Noun

mechanics

1. plural of mechanic

Anagrams

• mischance

English

Etymology

physio- +? mechanical

Adjective

physiomechanical (not comparable)

1. Describing any physical property that is affected by mechanical processes, such as erosion.
2. Of or pertaining to both physiology and mechanics.

Related terms

• physiochemical
• thermophysical

References

1. 1992: Roger David Spence, Chemistry and microstructure of solidified waste forms

• The total porosity and pore size distribution of a solid affects its physiomechanical properties and permeability characteristics.