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

Granted, the dynamic is a bit different in a primary contest.

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But spending on artificial intelligence is weakening them—and altering the dynamics of their businesses in ways that should change how investors view them.

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Maintaining the durability of large dielectric films in dynamic outdoor conditions will also require further engineering.

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"They have tilted again that power dynamic towards the military and empowered the military at a time when the military needed to be reined in."

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"If there's capacity within the Winter games for more sports, more action, more dynamics, then we can provide that from within the snow and ice community," the Briton added.

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