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Definition of “dynamic

dynamic (daɪˈnæmɪkPronunciation for dynamic

Definitions

adjective

  1. of or concerned with energy or forces that produce motion, as opposed to of or concerned with energy or forces that produce motion, as opposed to static
  2. of or concerned with dynamics
  3. dynamicalcharacterized by force of personality, ambition, energy, new ideas, etc
  4. music of, relating to, or indicating dynamics  ⇒ dynamic marks 
  5. computing (of a memory) needing its contents refreshed periodically Compare static (sense 8)

Alternative Forms

dyˈnamically adverb

Word Origin

C19: from French dynamique,  from Greek dunamikos  powerful, from dunamis  power, from dunasthai to be able

Translations

  • British English: dynamic Pronunciation for dynamic A dynamic person is full of energy; used showing approval....a dynamic and energetic leader.daɪˈnæmɪk ADJECTIVE ...a dynamic and energetic leader.
  • Spanish: dinámico Pronunciation for dinámico adj dinámica
  • French: dynamique Pronunciation for dynamique adj
  • German: dynamisch Pronunciation for dynamisch adj
  • Chinese: 有活力的Pronunciation for 有活力的 adj
  • Arabic: ديناميكيّPronunciation for ديناميكيّ adj
  • Portuguese: dinâmicoPronunciation for dinâmico adj dinâmica
  • Russian: динамичныйPronunciation for динамичный adj динамичная
  • Croatian: dinamičanPronunciation for dinamičan adj dinamična
  • Czech: dynamickýPronunciation for dynamický adj
  • Danish: dynamiskPronunciation for dynamisk adj
  • Dutch: dynamischPronunciation for dynamisch adj
  • Finnish: dynaaminenPronunciation for dynaaminen adj
  • Greek: δυναμικόςPronunciation for δυναμικός adj δυναμική
  • Italian: dinamicoPronunciation for dinamico adj dinamica
  • Japanese: 活動的なPronunciation for 活動的な no_posp
  • Korean: 동적인Pronunciation for 동적인 adj
  • Norwegian: dynamiskPronunciation for dynamisk adj
  • Polish: dynamicznyPronunciation for dynamiczny adj dynamiczna
  • Brazilian Portuguese: dinâmicoPronunciation for dinâmico adj dinâmica
  • European Spanish: dinámico Pronunciation for dinámico adj dinámica
  • Swedish: dynamiskPronunciation for dynamisk adj dynamiskt
  • Thai: เต็มไปด้วยพลังและความคิดสร้างสรรค์Pronunciation for เต็มไปด้วยพลังและความคิดสร้างสรรค์ adj
  • Turkish: dinamikPronunciation for dinamik adj
  • Vietnamese: năng độngPronunciation for năng động adj

Usage examples

  • It was kept going, they could deduce, a long time after its dynamic had expired.
    Dare Call It Treason
  • The second class are dynamic models, which simulate the global ocean-atmosphere interaction to make predictions.
    New Scientist (2003)
  • To avoid developing a core-periphery dynamic in the south-east, we need to look to our strengths.
    Irish Times (2002)
  • James Boyle, chairman, pledged to work with the executive to create'a brilliant and dynamic ' national theatre.
    Glasgow Herald (2001)
  • Such a way of living is spontaneous and dynamic , and brings genuine happiness.
    Diana St Ruth, KARMA, REINCARNATION AND REBIRTH: How Karma Affects Our Life, Our Personality, and Our Future (2002)

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