kinetic energy

noun

: energy associated with motion

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The kinetic energy generated at impact can produce significant damage without relying on large explosive payloads. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026 There is some kinetic energy to Kirsch’s blocking and shot choices, but one grows tired of the house style rather quickly. Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026 These surges occur because the kinetic energy of the moving mass of oil must be instantly dissipated, resulting in extreme pressure spikes that can exceed the structural design limits of the steel. Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026 Compared with the usual single-motor setup, the front motor can recover up to five times more energy under braking – converting as much as 27% of the bike's kinetic energy into electricity. New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kinetic energy

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kinetic energy was in 1870

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“Kinetic energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinetic%20energy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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kinetic energy

noun
: energy associated with motion

Medical Definition

kinetic energy

noun
: energy associated with motion

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