dynamic (daɪˈnæmɪk
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Definitions
adjective
- 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
- of or concerned with dynamics
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 (sense 8)
Alternative Forms
dyˈnamically adverbWord Origin
C19: from French dynamique, from Greek dunamikos powerful, from dunamis power, from dunasthai to be ableSynonyms
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energetic,
spirited,
powerful,
active,
vital,
driving,
electric,
go-ahead,
lively,
magnetic,
vigorous,
animated,
high-powered,
forceful,
go-getting,
tireless,
indefatigable,
high-octane,
zippy,
full of beans,
Translations
- British English:
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
adj dinámica
- French:
dynamique
adj
- German:
dynamisch
adj
- Chinese: 有活力的 adj
- Arabic: ديناميكيّ adj
- Portuguese: dinâmico adj dinâmica
- Russian: динамичный adj динамичная
- Croatian: dinamičan adj dinamična
- Czech: dynamický adj
- Danish: dynamisk adj
- Dutch: dynamisch adj
- Finnish: dynaaminen adj
- Greek: δυναμικός adj δυναμική
- Italian: dinamico adj dinamica
- Japanese: 活動的な no_posp
- Korean: 동적인 adj
- Norwegian: dynamisk adj
- Polish: dynamiczny adj dynamiczna
- Brazilian Portuguese: dinâmico adj dinâmica
- European Spanish:
dinámico
adj dinámica
- Swedish: dynamisk adj dynamiskt
- Thai: เต็มไปด้วยพลังและความคิดสร้างสรรค์ adj
- Turkish: dinamik adj
- Vietnamese: năng động adj
Usage examples
It was kept going, they could deduce, a long time after its dynamic had expired.
Dare Call It TreasonThe 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.
, KARMA, REINCARNATION AND REBIRTH: How Karma Affects Our Life, Our Personality, and Our Future (2002)