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dynamic en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • audio Queensland
  • /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ (Canada, General-American)
  • /dɑeˈnæm.ɪk/ (Australia)
  • [dɑe̯ˈnɛm.ək] (New-Zealand)
  • [daɪˈnɛəm.ɪk] (Canada, General-American) /æ/ raising
  • (California) audio

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dewh₂-der. Proto-Hellenic *dunamai Ancient Greek δῠ́νᾰμαι (dŭ́nămai) Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis) Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Hellenic *-kos Ancient Greek -κός (-kós) Ancient Greek -ικός (-ikós) Ancient Greek δυναμικός (dunamikós)lbor. French dynamiqueder. English dynamic From French dynamique, from Ancient Greek δυναμικός (dunamikós, “powerful”), from δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”), from δύναμαι (dúnamai, “I am able”).

Meanings

  1. Changing; active; in motion.
    • The environment is dynamic, changing with the years and the seasons.
    • dynamic economy
  2. Powerful; energetic.
    • He was a dynamic and engaging speaker.
  3. Able to change and adapt.
  4. Having to do with the volume of sound.
    • The dynamic marking in bar 40 is forte.
  5. Happening at runtime instead of being predetermined at compile time.
    • the dynamic resizing of an array
    • dynamic IP addresses
    • dynamic allocation
  6. Pertaining to dynamics, the branch of mechanics concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
  7. Of a verb: not stative, but fientive; indicating continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
more dynamic Degree=Cmp lexicographic
dynamical alternative lexicographic
dynamick alternative lexicographic
most dynamic Degree=Sup lexicographic

Antonyms

static · static

Deriveds

peridynamic · Dynamic Duo · stereodynamic · Roblox · dynaset · dynamic permeability · thrombodynamic · dynamic memory allocation · microdynamic · dynamic inconsistency · hydrodynamic · dynamic verb · immunodynamic · hypodynamic · cardiodynamic · dynamic typing · dynamic brake · nematodynamic · dynamic language · phylodynamic · dygogram · hemodynamic · potentiodynamic · magnetodynamic · trophodynamic · androdynamic · elastodynamic · sociodynamic · glucodynamic · heterodynamic · dynamism · dynamic programming · macrodynamic · dynafocal · dynamic IP addressing · dynamic range · vasodynamic · dynamic pressure · acrodynamic · sonodynamic · dynamic random access memory · hysterodynamic · dynamic headroom · adynamic · dynamic IP address · astrodynamic · dynamic scale · undynamic · urodynamic · holodynamic · dynamically · neurodynamic · psychodynamic · dynamic friction · nondynamic · barodynamic · monodynamic · haemodynamic · isodynamic · telodynamic · clinicodynamic · photodynamic · amphidynamic · pharmacodynamic · magnetohydrodynamic · oligodynamic · dynamical · serodynamic · dynamic site · hadrodynamic · dynamicization · superdynamic · dynamic system · chromodynamic · metadynamic · dynamic proxy · teledynamic · electrodynamic · dynamic-bound · thermohydrodynamic · proterodynamic · dynamic load · aerodynamic · hyperdynamic · homeodynamic · dynamic equivalence · morphodynamic · Dymaxion · dynamic efficiency · autodynamic · dynamicism · dynamic ignition timing · dynamic memory · geodynamic · aquadynamic · dynamic pricing · eigendynamic · dynamic cooling · kinodynamic · dynamic equilibrium · dynamicize · thermodynamic · zoodynamic · dynamicist · dynamic dispatch · dynamic binding · dynamic stochastic general equilibrium · histodynamic · rotodynamic · toxicodynamic · dynamic-link library · dynamic braking · dynamicity · Dynamation · elastohydrodynamic · biodynamic · physicodynamic

Synonyms

mobile · buzzing · industrious · afoot · unstable · moody · unstill · on the wing · moving · vigorous · mobile · powerful · sprunt · eager · changeable · spry · restive · fluid · changeful · agile · diligent · variable · cursory · vivacious · snappy · in motion · hearty · kinetic · keen · volatile · moving · zestful · spirited · youthful · airy · buxom · driven · vibrant · energetic · genki · abuzz · peppy · animate · fluid · labile · impetuous · animated · dynamic · under sail · active · inconstant · zealous · wanton · mobile · happy · merry · sassy · everchanging · vivid · on the move · sprightly · dynamic · energetic · busy as a bee · effervescent · nimble · enthusiastic · expeditious · lively · changeling · zippy · frisky · busy · alive · shiftable · astir · moving · active · wavering · fickle · glowing · motivated · brisk · animate · dynamic · up-and-down · gay · perky · driving

Translations (76)

ru энерги́чный (powerful) · he גמיש (able to change) · ca dinàmic (powerful) · fa دینامیک (not steady; in motion) · bg динами́чен (not steady; in motion) · lt dinamiškas (not steady; in motion) · he דינמי (able to change) · bg променли́в (able to change) · ka დინამიკური (not steady; in motion) · sv dynamisk (not steady; in motion) · ru динами́чный (powerful) · pt dinâmico (not steady; in motion) · hu dinamikus (powerful) · nl veranderlijk (not steady; in motion) · cs dynamický (not steady; in motion) · es dinámico (able to change) · yi דינאַמיש (powerful) · it dinamico (powerful) · hu dinamikus (not steady; in motion) · it dinamico (able to change) · fi dynaaminen (computing: happening at runtime instead of at compile time) · it dinamico (not steady; in motion) · mi oi (not steady; in motion) · uk динамі́чний (not steady; in motion) · ga bríomhar (powerful) · yi דינאַמיש (able to change) · ru динами́ческий (computing: happening at runtime instead of at compile time) · is kvik- (computing: happening at runtime instead of at compile time) · fi tehokas (powerful) · nl dynamisch (not steady; in motion) · cs dynamický (computing: happening at runtime instead of at compile time) · es dinámico (powerful) · bg динами́чен (powerful) · fi liikkuva (not steady; in motion) · mi korikori (not steady; in motion) · ka დინამიკური (powerful) · fr dynamique (powerful) · ca dinàmic (not steady; in motion) · grc δυναμικός (powerful) · yi דינאַמיש (not steady; in motion) · sv dynamisk (able to change) · de dynamisch (able to change) · fi dynaaminen (not steady; in motion) · fr dynamique (computing: happening at runtime instead of at compile time) · de dynamisch (powerful) · ru изме́нчивый (able to change) · ka დინამიკური (able to change) · uk динамі́чний (powerful) · hu dinamikus (able to change) · cs dynamický (powerful) · fa پویا (not steady; in motion) · ru напо́ристый (powerful) · pl dynamiczny (not steady; in motion) · nl dynamisch (able to change) · is kviklegur (computing: happening at runtime instead of at compile time) · nl dynamische (able to change) · pt dinâmico (able to change) · fr dynamique (able to change) · nl dynamisch (powerful) · fi dynaaminen (able to change) · ga fuinniúil (powerful) · el δυναμικός (computing: happening at runtime instead of at compile time) · ja 動的 (not steady; in motion) · fi ajonaikainen (computing: happening at runtime instead of at compile time) · hi क्रियाशील (not steady; in motion) · fi voimakas (powerful) · he דינמי (not steady; in motion) · fr dynamique (not steady; in motion) · es dinámico (not steady; in motion) · pt dinâmico (powerful) · bg енерги́чен (powerful) · hi गतिशील (not steady; in motion) · pl dynamiczny (powerful) · de dynamisch (not steady; in motion) · de veränderlich (able to change) · ru динами́чный (not steady; in motion)

dynamic en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • audio Queensland
  • /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ (Canada, General-American)
  • /dɑeˈnæm.ɪk/ (Australia)
  • [dɑe̯ˈnɛm.ək] (New-Zealand)
  • [daɪˈnɛəm.ɪk] (Canada, General-American) /æ/ raising
  • (California) audio

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dewh₂-der. Proto-Hellenic *dunamai Ancient Greek δῠ́νᾰμαι (dŭ́nămai) Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis) Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Hellenic *-kos Ancient Greek -κός (-kós) Ancient Greek -ικός (-ikós) Ancient Greek δυναμικός (dunamikós)lbor. French dynamiqueder. English dynamic From French dynamique, from Ancient Greek δυναμικός (dunamikós, “powerful”), from δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”), from δύναμαι (dúnamai, “I am able”).

Meanings

  1. A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.
    • One of the under-reported dynamics during the coronavirus pandemic has been the collapse of One Nation’s vote. 2021 February 2, Katharine Murphy, The Guardian:
    • Watch the dynamic between the husband and wife when they disagree.
  2. A moving force.
    • The study of fluid dynamics quantifies turbulent and laminar flows.
  3. The varying loudness or volume of a song or the markings that indicate the loudness.
    • If you pay attention to the dynamics as you play, it's a very moving piece.
  4. A symbol in a musical score that indicates the desired level of volume.
  5. A verb that indicates continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
dynamics Number=Plur lexicographic
dynamick alternative lexicographic
dynamical alternative lexicographic

Deriveds

power dynamic

Relateds

dynamics

Synonyms

design (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · interplay (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · motif (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · operation (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · function (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · modus operandi (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · effect (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · regimen (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · course of action (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · apparatus (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · nature (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · workings (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · interchange (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · process (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · mechanism (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · method (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · pattern (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · implementation (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior) · functioning (a characteristic or manner of an interaction, particularly social, a behavior)

Translations (18)

ru дина́мика (the varying loudness or volume) · uk дина́міка (a behavior) · nl dynamiek (a behavior) · de Dynamik (a behavior) · he דִּינָמִיקָה (a behavior) · fi dynamiikka (a behavior) · bg дина́мика (the varying loudness or volume) · nl dynamiek (the varying loudness or volume) · de Dynamik (the varying loudness or volume) · fr dynamique (a behavior) · bg дина́мика (a behavior) · da dynamik (a behavior) · fr dynamique (the varying loudness or volume) · ru дина́мика (a behavior) · mi kahaoro (the varying loudness or volume) · sv dynamik (a behavior) · de Dynamik (a symbol in a musical score) · ca dinàmica (a behavior)