dynamics
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ɪks noun
1.
( used with a singular verb ) Physics. 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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adjective Also, dy·nam·i·cal.
1.
pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective action; vigorously active or forceful; energetic: the dynamic president of the firm.
2.
3.
pertaining to the science of dynamics.
4.
of or pertaining to the range of volume of musical sound.
5.
Computers. (of data storage, processing, or programming) affected by the passage of time or the presence or absence of power: Dynamic memory must be constantly refreshed to avoid losing data. Dynamic Web sites contain Web pages that are generated in real time.
6.
Grammar, nonstative.
noun
7.
a basic or dynamic force, especially one that motivates, affects development or stability, etc.
Origin:
1810–20; < French dynamique < Greek dynamikós, equivalent to dýnam(is) force, power + -ikos -ic
1810–20; < French dynamique < Greek dynamikós, equivalent to dýnam(is) force, power + -ikos -ic
Related forms
dy·nam·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·dy·nam·ic, adjective
non·dy·nam·i·cal, adjective
non·dy·nam·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·dy·nam·ic, adjective
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dynamic (daɪˈnæmɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or concerned with energy or forces that produce motion, as opposed to static |
| 2. | of or concerned with dynamics |
| 3. | Also: dynamical characterized by force of personality, ambition, energy, new ideas, etc |
| 4. | music of, relating to, or indicating dynamics: dynamic marks |
| 5. | computing Compare static (of a memory) needing its contents refreshed periodically |
| [C19: from French dynamique, from Greek dunamikos powerful, from dunamis power, from dunasthai to be able] | |
| dy'namically | |
| —adv | |
| dynamics (daɪˈnæmɪks) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | (functioning as singular) statics Compare kinematics the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that change or produce the motions of bodies |
| 2. | (functioning as singular) statics See kinetics the branch of mechanics that includes statics and 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 |
| a. the various degrees of loudness called for in performance | |
| b. dynamic marks, Also called: dynamic markings directions and symbols used to indicate degrees of loudness | |
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Word Origin & History
dynamic
1817, as a term in philosophy; 1827 in the sense "force producing motion," from Fr. dynamique (1762), from Ger. dynamisch, introduced by Leibnitz 1691 from Gk. dynamikos "powerful," from dynamis "power," from dynasthai "be able to have power," of unknown origin. The figurative sense of "active, potent,
energetic" is from 1856. Related: Dynamically.
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Science Dictionary
dynamic (dī-nām'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
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| dynamics (dī-nām'ĭks) Pronunciation Key
The branch of physics that deals with the effects of forces on the motions of bodies. Also called kinetics. Compare kinematics. |
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Example sentences
With lots of family dynamics and competing story lines, Katie's journey to true fulfillment in both love and faith loses impact.
But they're a good start to understanding the dynamics of collective decision-making.
Agents can also be given group tasks, which in turn may be influenced by their own group dynamics.
Namely, nonprofit executives tend not to appreciate the dynamics of making a profit.
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