dynamics

[ dahy-nam-iks ]
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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.

  1. (used with a plural verb) the pattern or history of growth, change, and development in any field.

  2. (used with a plural verb) variation and gradation in the volume of musical sound.

  3. (used with a singular verb) psychodynamics.

Origin of dynamics

1
First recorded in 1780–90; see origin at dynamic, -ics

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British Dictionary definitions for dynamics

dynamics

/ (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

  1. (functioning as singular) the branch of any science concerned with forces

  2. those forces that produce change in any field or system

  3. music

    • the various degrees of loudness called for in performance

    • Also called: dynamic marks, dynamic markings directions and symbols used to indicate degrees of loudness

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Scientific definitions for dynamics

dynamics

[ dī-nămĭks ]


  1. 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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