kinematic

What it means

1. not comparablenatural sciencesOf or relating to motion or to kinematics.

   The Cognitive function in Humans results from our extremely complex kinematic capabilities. Grasping for objects, bending down and up, or sitting down on objects are examples of kinematic capabilities[…]

   2003, Frank Kirchner, Takamasa Koshizen, Dirk Spinneberg, “Cognitive Human Robots Based on Complex Kinematic Features”, in Knowledge-based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems: 7th International Conference Proceedings Part II, page 584

   1 more example

   We have unfortunately no kinematic records, but it is not impossible or very difficult to imagine the various gestures and movements which might be considered appropriate to such a rite in different localities or among different peoples.

   1920, Edward Carpenter, Pagan and Christian Creeds, New York: Harcourt, Brace and Co., published 1921, page 167

   Synonyms: motoric

In a sentence

We have unfortunately no kinematic records, but it is not impossible or very difficult to imagine the various gestures and movements which might be considered appropriate to such a rite in different localities or among different peoples.

1920, Edward Carpenter, Pagan and Christian Creeds, New York: Harcourt, Brace and Co., published 1921, page 167

Where it comes from

Back-formation from kinematics. Piecewise doublet of cinematic.