adverb
- in a way that relates to the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion
Usage: physics; engineering
Examples
- The robot arm was designed to move kinematically along a predetermined path.
- Engineers analyzed the mechanism kinematically to understand its range of motion.
- The linkage system operates kinematically without considering friction forces.
- Kinematically, the pendulum follows a predictable arc through space.
- The assembly was studied kinematically to optimize its movement patterns.
- Kinematically speaking, the gear train provides smooth rotational motion.