dynamic

American  

[dahy-nam-ik] / daɪˈnæm ɪk /

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.

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noun

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

dynamic British  

/ 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

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dynamic Scientific  

/ dī-năm′ĭk /

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.

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of dynamic

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

Example Sentences

Every year around this time, a natural market dynamic creates bargains in the stock market.

From MarketWatch

A similar dynamic is playing out in property.

From Barron's

That dynamic has played out across traditional restructuring hubs such as Delaware and Houston, as well as newer venues including New Jersey and North Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal

A growing field known as online continual learning, he adds, "beautifully mirror the ideas explored in this paper around how evolution, learning, and development engage with -- and benefit from -- variable and dynamic environments."

From Science Daily

Buzz: He’s a small but dynamic quarterback with tremendous ability to pass and run.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aggressive
• changing
• charismatic
• compelling
• effective
• energetic
• forceful
• influential
• lively
• potent
• powerful
• productive
• progressive
• vigorous