Kinematic
//kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of or relating to motion or to kinematics. not-comparable
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
Back-formation from kinematics. Piecewise doublet of cinematic.
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