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- pronunciation:
- daI
nae
mihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word History, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
characterized by constant activity, forward movement, or change, often with positive results.
Language is dynamic; new words enter a language, other words disappear from use.The leaders proposed a dynamic program for social reform.- synonyms:
- active, lively, propulsive
- antonyms:
- static
- similar words:
- alive, animated, effective, effectual, operative, powerful, trenchant, vigorous
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| definition 2: |
full of energy; forceful.
She's known as a dynamic stage performer.His dynamic personality is said to be the factor that won over the voters.The prime minister's dynamic leadership brought about many reforms.- synonyms:
- active, animated, driving, energetic, lively, peppy, strong, vital
- antonyms:
- halfhearted, listless, weak
- similar words:
- alive, emphatic, forceful, high-powered, live, lusty, potent, powerful, red-blooded, spirited, vigorous, virile, vivacious
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| definition 3: |
in physics, of or related to force, energy, and motion.
- antonyms:
- static
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| definition 4: |
of or related to variations in the intensity or volume of musical sound.
dynamic range |
| related words: |
active, electric, explosive, impulsive, industrious, living, magnetic, motive, moving, strong, vital, vivid |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a basic and dynamic force.
This is the dynamic that produces changes in the law.- synonyms:
- impetus, impulsion, propulsion
- similar words:
- energy, force, fundamental, incentive, spur
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| derivation: |
dynamically (adv.) |
Dynamic comes from dynamikos, an ancient Greek word that means "powerful."
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