biomechanics

noun

bio·​me·​chan·​ics ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈka-niks How to pronounce biomechanics (audio)
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the mechanics of biological and especially muscular activity (as in locomotion or exercise)
also : the scientific study of this
biomechanical
ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈka-ni-kəl How to pronounce biomechanics (audio)
adjective
biomechanically
ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈka-ni-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce biomechanics (audio)
adverb

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of biomechanics was in 1899

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“Biomechanics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biomechanics. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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biomechanics

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
bio·​me·​chan·​ics -mi-ˈkan-iks How to pronounce biomechanics (audio)
: the mechanics of biological and especially musculoskeletal activity (as in locomotion or exercise)
also : the scientific study of such mechanics
biomechanic
-mi-ˈkan-ik How to pronounce biomechanics (audio)
noun
or biomechanist
-ˌmek-ə-nist How to pronounce biomechanics (audio)
biomechanical
-mi-ˈkan-i-kəl How to pronounce biomechanics (audio)
adjective
also biomechanic
biomechanically
-mi-ˈkan-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce biomechanics (audio)
adverb

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