kinesiology

ki·ne·si·ol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ki-nee-see-ol-uh-jee, -zee-, kahy-]
- /kɪˌni siˈɒl ə dʒi, -zi-, kaɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ki-nee-see-ol-uh-jee, -zee-, kahy-]
- /kɪˌni siˈɒl ə dʒi, -zi-, kaɪ-/

Definitions of kinesiology word

noun kinesiology the science dealing with the interrelationship of the physiological processes and anatomy of the human body with respect to movement. 1
noun kinesiology The study of the mechanics of body movements. 1
noun kinesiology the study of the mechanics and anatomy of human muscles 0
noun kinesiology the science or study of human muscular movements, esp. as applied in physical education 0
noun kinesiology (medicine) the study of body movement. 0
noun kinesiology (medicine) the application of such principles to the diagnosis and treatment of muscular imbalance. 0

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Origin of kinesiology

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < Greek kī́nēsi(s) movement (see kinesis) + -o- + -logy

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kinesiology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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