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 dynamic

productive, vigorous, energetic, effective, influential, forceful, powerful, potent, compelling, lively, progressive, aggressive, charismatic, electric, driving, go-getter, go-ahead, enterprising, forcible, intense

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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 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 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.