hydrodynamic

[ hahy-droh-dahy-nam-ik, -di- ]

adjective

1. pertaining to forces in or motions of liquids.
2. of or relating to hydrodynamics.

hydrodynamic

/ -dɪ-; ˌhaɪdrəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk /

adjective

1. of or concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids
2. of or concerned with hydrodynamics

Derived Forms

• ˌhydrodyˈnamically, adverb

Other Words From

• hydro·dy·nami·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrodynamic¹

First recorded in 1770–80; hydro- ¹ + dynamic

Example Sentences

Working in concert, the instruments gave a high-resolution, seafloor-to-surface snapshot of the ocean’s hydrodynamics on a near-continuous basis.

From Science News

Every year, hundreds of people get caught in the near-inescapable circular hydrodynamics of these dams, which drag anyone in their path underwater, to the surface and back down again.

From Ozy

These suits also made the body shape very smooth and hydrodynamic.

From The Daily Beast