dynamic

[dahy-nam-ik]

adjective

1. pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective action; vigorously active or forceful; energetic.

   the dynamic president of the firm.

2. Physics.

   1. of or relating to force or power.

   2. of or relating to force related to motion.

3. pertaining to the science of dynamics.

4. of or relating to the range of volume of musical sound.

5. Digital Technology.,  (of data storage, processing, or programming) affected by the passage of time or the presence or absence of power.

   Dynamic memory must be constantly refreshed to avoid losing data.

   Dynamic websites contain web pages that are generated in real time.

6. Grammar.,  nonstative.

noun

1. a basic or dynamic force, especially one that motivates, affects development or stability, etc.

dynamic

/ daɪˈnæmɪk /

adjective

1. of or concerned with energy or forces that produce motion, as opposed to static

2. of or concerned with dynamics

3. Also: dynamical. characterized by force of personality, ambition, energy, new ideas, etc

4. music of, relating to, or indicating dynamics

   dynamic marks

5. computing (of a memory) needing its contents refreshed periodically Compare static

dynamic

1. Relating to energy or to objects in motion.

2. Compare static

3. Relating to the study of dynamics.

4. Characterized by continuous change or activity.

Other Word Forms

• dynamically adverb
• nondynamic adjective
• nondynamical adjective
• nondynamically adverb
• undynamic adjective
• undynamically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of dynamic¹

First recorded in 1810–20; from French dynamique, from Greek dynamikós, equivalent to dýnam(is) “force, power” + -ikos adjective suffix; -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of dynamic¹

C19: from French dynamique, from Greek dunamikos powerful, from dunamis power, from dunasthai to be able

Example Sentences

Summer temperatures routinely push past 50C, yet Ahmedabad is one of India's most dynamic urban centres, home to major industries, political heavyweights and expanding infrastructure.

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Outdated rules need updating to match the dynamics of today’s markets.

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The study brings together several previously competing explanations for ancient urban growth and decline, including environmental pressures, warfare and economic dynamics.

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Walmart noted the same dynamic in its own earnings report last week.

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Investors should keep these dynamics in mind as they position their portfolios for the end of the year.

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