dynamics

American  

[dahy-nam-iks] / daɪˈnæm ɪks /

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.

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dynamics British  

/ 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

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dynamics Scientific  

/ dī-năm′ĭks /

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

2. Also called kinetics

3. Compare kinematics

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Etymology

Origin of dynamics

First recorded in 1780–90; dynamic, -ics

Example Sentences

Let’s stop pretending this is about market dynamics.

From MarketWatch

The company has long-term memory contracts, which can help insulate it from volatile pricing dynamics and reflect a push to lock prices in when cycles are favorable.

From MarketWatch

The dynamics we observed in China are consistent with findings in other organizational behavior research.

From Barron's

It’s important to take family dynamics and changing circumstances into account when selecting who will hold power of attorney for you.

From MarketWatch

Though there has been a pullback in white-collar employment, Ullrich said the current dynamics may eventually need to change.

From The Wall Street Journal

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