dynamic

¹dy·nam·ic

adj \dī-ˈna-mik\

Definition of DYNAMIC

1

also dy·nam·i·cal \-mi-kəl\ a : of or relating to physical force or energy b : of or relating to dynamics (see dynamics)

2

a : marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change <a dynamic city> b : energetic, forceful <a dynamic personality>

3

of random-access memory : requiring periodic refreshment of charge in order to retain data

— dy·nam·i·cal·ly \-mi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of DYNAMIC

1. an exciting and dynamic performance
2. the dynamic theory of heat
3. … tournament blackjack is more dynamic, and more complex, than simply playing against the house. —Michael Kaplan, Cigar Aficionado, December 2002
4. Indeed, one of the most dynamic influences on family life and society in the last century was the extension of concepts to individual worth and human rights. —Perdita Huston, Ms., December 2001/January 2002
5. The new dynamic duo have little in common but a bright orange ball. —Stephen Rodrick, ESPN, 3 Apr. 2000

Origin of DYNAMIC

French dynamique, from Greek dynamikos powerful, from dynamis power, from dynasthai to be able

First Known Use: 1827

Related to DYNAMIC

Synonyms: vigorous, energetic, flush, gingery, lusty, peppy, red-blooded, robust, vital

Antonyms: dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid

Related Words: dynamize; animated, brisk, dashing, kinetic, lively, punchy, spirited, sprightly, vivacious; energized, enlivened, invigorated, vitalized; firm, fortified, mettlesome, mighty, powerful, puissant, strong; refreshed, rejuvenated, revitalized; able-bodied, athletic, beefy, brawny, burly, fit, hardy, husky, muscular, robustious, rugged, stalwart, stout, strapping, sturdy, tough, virile; hale, healthy, hearty, sound; capable, competent

Near Antonyms: delicate, effete, enervated, faint, feeble, frail, infirm, wan, weak, weakened; impotent, powerless, prostrate, prostrated, sapped, tired; indolent, lackadaisical, languid, lazy; invertebrate, nerveless, soft, spineless, wimpy; ill, unhealthy, unsound, unwell; broken-down, debilitated, decrepit, disabled, wasted, worn-out

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Other Physics Terms

amplitude, centrifugal, centripetal, convection, gradient, hysteresis, kinetic, lase, quantum

Rhymes with DYNAMIC

Adamic, agamic, balsamic, ceramic