dynamics

[dahy-nam-iks]

noun

1. (used with a singular verb),  the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion and equilibrium of systems under the action of forces, usually from outside the system.

2. (used with a plural verb),  the motivating or driving forces, physical or moral, in any field.

3. (used with a plural verb),  the pattern or history of growth, change, and development in any field.

4. (used with a plural verb),  variation and gradation in the volume of musical sound.

5. (used with a singular verb),  psychodynamics.

dynamics

/ daɪˈnæmɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that change or produce the motions of bodies Compare statics kinematics

2. (functioning as singular) the branch of mechanics that includes statics and kinetics See statics kinetics

3. (functioning as singular) the branch of any science concerned with forces

4. those forces that produce change in any field or system

5. music

   1. the various degrees of loudness called for in performance

   2. Also called: dynamic marks.  dynamic markings. directions and symbols used to indicate degrees of loudness

dynamics

1. The branch of physics that deals with the effects of forces on the motions of bodies.

2. Also called kinetics

3. Compare kinematics

Word History and Origins

Origin of dynamics¹

First recorded in 1780–90; dynamic, -ics

Example Sentences

“But further softening would generate unwelcome slack, leaving the economy more vulnerable to adverse shocks and possibly triggering more unfavorable dynamics.”

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As often happens too, we can pinpoint the exact moment and exact dynamics when a policy boondoggle was born.

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It also cautioned that ad hoc trade deals "would not meaningfully reduce trade policy uncertainty" and could trigger "tit-for-tat dynamics" if they discriminate against third countries.

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Wall Street is booming as the U.S. economy is expanding but is subject to all manner of hard-to-read dynamics.

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But the rate-setter said there is a growing risk of a “hard landing” that would involve “recession dynamics.”

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