kinetic energy

noun

: energy associated with motion

Examples of kinetic energy in a Sentence

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Ocean waves hold tremendous kinetic energy, enough to shape entire landscapes over time. New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026 His live-wire performance, seemingly inspired by numerous previous screen depictions of psychopathic bad guys, infuses the proceedings with welcome kinetic energy. Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026 Khondji framed Marty’s accession with kinetic energy. Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026 If all goes as planned, then the system will officially turn the Atlantic’s kinetic energy into a stable national resource. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kinetic energy

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Feb. 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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