aeromechanical
|aero-me-chan-i-cal|
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/ˌɛəroʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/
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/ˌeərəʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/
air mechanics
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeromechanical' originates from the combination of 'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' and 'mechanical' from Greek 'mēkhanikos' meaning 'pertaining to machines'.
Historical Evolution
'aeromechanical' evolved from the combination of Greek roots to describe the study of air mechanics.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the study of air mechanics, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the mechanics of air or gases and their effects on bodies in motion.
The aeromechanical properties of the aircraft were thoroughly tested.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 22:06