dynamic

[ dahy-nam-ik ]

/ daɪˈnæm ɪk /

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adjective Also dy·nam·i·cal.

pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective action; vigorously active or forceful; energetic: the dynamic president of the firm.

Physics.

of or relating to force or power.
of or relating to force related to motion.

pertaining to the science of dynamics.

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

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.

Grammar. nonstative.

noun

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

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Origin of dynamic

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

OTHER WORDS FROM dynamic

dy·nam·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·dy·nam·ic, adjectivenon·dy·nam·i·cal, adjectivenon·dy·nam·i·cal·ly, adverb

un·dy·nam·ic, adjectiveun·dy·nam·i·cal·ly, adverb

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How to use dynamic in a sentence

The first of these groups of properties may be called dynamical; the others, chemical.
Outlines of the Earth's History|Nathaniel Southgate Shaler
We are indebted to Professor Purser of Belfast for having indicated the true dynamical principle on which the problem depends.
Time and Tide|Robert S. (Robert Stawell) Ball
Dynamical instability corresponds with the maximum of energy, and dynamical stability to the minimum of energy.
Time and Tide|Robert S. (Robert Stawell) Ball
It is the force of inertia--the resistance which all matter opposes to a dynamical force exerted to put it in motion.
Scientific American Supplement, Vol. XXI., No. 531, March 6, 1886|Various

I wish to make it entirely clear, that in the dynamical sense of the term "force," there is no such thing as centrifugal force.
Scientific American Supplement, Vol. XXI., No. 531, March 6, 1886|Various

British Dictionary definitions for dynamic

dynamic

/ (daɪˈnæmɪk) /

adjective

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

of or concerned with dynamics

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

music of, relating to, or indicating dynamicsdynamic marks

computing (of a memory) needing its contents refreshed periodicallyCompare static (def. 8)

Derived forms of dynamic

dynamically, adverb

Word Origin for dynamic

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

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Scientific definitions for dynamic

dynamic

[ dī-năm′ĭk ]

Relating to energy or to objects in motion. Compare static.

Relating to the study of dynamics.

Characterized by continuous change or activity.

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