Main Entry:

ki·net·ic

Pronunciation:

\kə-ˈne-tik also kī-\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Greek kinētikos, from kinētos, from kinein

Date:

1864

1: of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith2 a: active, lively b: dynamic, energizing <a kinetic performer>3: of or relating to kinetic art

— ki·net·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb