phoronomia

/fɔrɒˈnɒmiə/ or /foʊrɒˈnɒmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A branch of mechanics dealing with the study of motion and equilibrium of bodies under the action of forces.

“The professor’s lecture covered the history of phoronomia in classical mechanics.”

2. noun

An ancient Greek philosophical and mathematical discipline that studied motion and equilibrium.

“The ancient Greek philosopher’s work in phoronomia laid the groundwork for modern physics.”

Synonyms

  • kinematics
  • mechanics

Antonyms

  • dynamics
  • thermodynamics