1. the branch of physics that studies the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion
Usage: physics; typically used as a singular noun

Examples

• In kinematics, we analyze how fast a ball travels without worrying about what made it move.
• The physics student struggled with kinematics problems involving velocity and acceleration.
• Kinematics focuses on describing motion rather than explaining why objects move.
• The engineer used kinematics to calculate the robot’s arm movement.
• Understanding kinematics is essential before studying dynamics in physics.
• The kinematics of planetary motion can be described using mathematical equations.