Kinology
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The branch of physics that deals with the laws of motion; kinetics. dated, rare, uncountable
"The paper on kinology contributed by Mr. Henry was replete with interesting details and proved deep study and careful consideration."
- 2 Kinesiology uncountable
"Spinal cord callus was assessed by using physiology, kinology, and electrophysiology"
- 3 The use of motion and/or gesture. uncountable
"Inquiries into such conditions will give rise to two fields related to graphemics, namely, kinology and phanology, which deal respectively with the kinetic aspect of sign production and the visual aspect of its cognition ( Watt 1984, 103, 147)."
- 4 The branch of genealogy concerning those who are related by blood or marriage and who live or lived during the same time period. uncountable
"She usually writes the story herself, for she knows everybody within 25 miles of the courthouse, and is the town authority on kinology."
Example
More examples"The paper on kinology contributed by Mr. Henry was replete with interesting details and proved deep study and careful consideration."
Etymology
Ancient Greek
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