dynamic

[ dahy-nam-ik ]
/ daɪˈnæm ɪk /
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adjective Also dy·nam·i·cal.

noun

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

Origin of dynamic

1810–20; < French dynamique < Greek dynamikós, equivalent to dýnam(is) force, power + -ikos -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM dynamic

Words nearby dynamic

dymaxion, dyn, dyn., dyna-, dynameter, dynamic, dynamic braking, dynamic character, dynamic equilibrium, dynamic headroom, dynamic ileus

Words related to dynamical

dynamic, active, animated, brisk, driving, emphatic, energetic, fluid, forceful, forcible, lively, moving, peppy, powerful, robust, spirited, sprightly, spry, strong, vehement

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British Dictionary definitions for dynamical

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 dynamics dynamic marks
computing (of a memory) needing its contents refreshed periodically Compare 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

Scientific definitions for dynamical

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.