Definition of dynamic
1 or less commonly dynamicalplay \-mi-kəl\ a : of or relating to physical force or energyb : of or relating to dynamics (see dynamics)
2a : marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change a dynamic cityb : energetic, forceful a dynamic personality
3 of random-access memory : requiring periodic refreshment of charge in order to retain data
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Examples of dynamic in a Sentence
… tournament blackjack is more dynamic, and more complex, than simply playing against the house. —Michael Kaplan, Cigar Aficionado, December 2002
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
The new dynamic duo have little in common but a bright orange ball. —Stephen Rodrick, ESPN, 3 Apr. 2000
an exciting and dynamic performance
the dynamic theory of heat
Origin and Etymology of dynamic
French dynamique, from Greek dynamikos powerful, from dynamis power, from dynasthai to be able
First Known Use: 1744
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Examples of dynamic in a Sentence
… the high-tech world is, at heart, a cruel, unforgiving place ruled by the merciless dynamics of the marketplace. —Michiko Kakutani, New York Times, 27 June 2002
… my memory of specific events is sketchy, but the general emotional flavor is engraved on my mind as a classic example of my family's bent dynamic. —Florence King, National Review, 15 Oct. 2001
… the Cambrian Explosion, created the evolutionary dynamic that produced most of the species that subsequently populated the earth, from insects and fish to dinosaurs and humans. —J. Madeleine Nash, Time, 20 Aug. 2001
Raisons d'état, not the dynamics of capitalism, created the American thrust for world influence. —Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., The Cycles of American History, 1986
the dynamic between a doctor and a patient
Group dynamics are important to consider.
The dynamics of this class are different from those of other classes.
Disease was a central dynamic in the decrease in population.
a study on famine and population dynamics
Origin and Etymology of dynamic
see 1dynamic
First Known Use: 1868
DYNAMIC Defined for English Language Learners
dynamic
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: always active or changing
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: having or showing a lot of energy
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: of or relating to energy, motion, or physical force
dynamic
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: the way that two or more people behave with each other because of a particular situation
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: something that causes change or growth in something else
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dynamics : the science that studies motion and the forces that cause or stop motion
DYNAMIC Defined for Kids
dynamic
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: always active, energetic, or changing a dynamic city
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dynamic
playMedical Definition of dynamic
1 also dynamical \-i-kəl\play a: of or relating to physical force or energyb: of or relating to dynamics
2: functional 1b a dynamic disease
3a: marked by continuous usually productive activity or change a dynamic populationb: marked by energy or forcefulness a dynamic personality
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