biomechanics
noun
bio·me·chan·ics ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈka-niks 
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
adjective biomechanically
ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈka-ni-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web As hitting has become a form of advanced math, analytics, biomechanics, and a study of angles and forces, more and more teams have been looking for instructors who could give old hitters new information. 
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2022 The project requires expertise in physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, data science, statistics, and electrical engineering. Kat Friedrich, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2022 Repetition is especially problematic for young hard-throwing pitchers such as Sasaki, said Takashi Kawamura, associate professor of health and sport sciences at University of Tsukuba and an expert in the biomechanics of baseball and coaching. Julia Mio Inuma, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 Wolff began to research the biomechanics of the upper body. Susan Wagner, NBC News, 5 July 2022 This bendiness — compliance, in biomechanics-speak — approximated the flexibility of a thin branch. Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022 So that would be my advice: Your technique, which is biomechanics. Greg Presto, Men's Health, 6 May 2022 Hjerpe, Pfennigs, Lattery, Will Frisch and Ben Ferrer visited Driveline together over the summer to gain insight into the biomechanics and analytics of pitching. oregonlive, 24 May 2022 In-store experts look at biomechanics and foot characteristics along with fit, feel and ride in order to ensure each customer purchases the shoe that is right for them. Dacey Orr, ajc, 12 Apr. 2022 See More
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2022 The project requires expertise in physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, data science, statistics, and electrical engineering. Kat Friedrich, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2022 Repetition is especially problematic for young hard-throwing pitchers such as Sasaki, said Takashi Kawamura, associate professor of health and sport sciences at University of Tsukuba and an expert in the biomechanics of baseball and coaching. Julia Mio Inuma, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 Wolff began to research the biomechanics of the upper body. Susan Wagner, NBC News, 5 July 2022 This bendiness — compliance, in biomechanics-speak — approximated the flexibility of a thin branch. Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022 So that would be my advice: Your technique, which is biomechanics. Greg Presto, Men's Health, 6 May 2022 Hjerpe, Pfennigs, Lattery, Will Frisch and Ben Ferrer visited Driveline together over the summer to gain insight into the biomechanics and analytics of pitching. oregonlive, 24 May 2022 In-store experts look at biomechanics and foot characteristics along with fit, feel and ride in order to ensure each customer purchases the shoe that is right for them. Dacey Orr, ajc, 12 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
biomechanics
noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
bio·me·chan·ics -mi-ˈkan-iks
: the mechanics of biological and especially musculoskeletal activity (as in locomotion or exercise)
also : the scientific study of such mechanics
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