dynamic

dy-nam-ic · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

  2. 2.

    (Of a person) Positive in attitude and full of energy.

  3. 3.

    (Physics) Relating to forces producing motion.

  4. 4.

    (Computing) Occurring at runtime rather than being fixed in advance.

  5. 5.

    A force that stimulates change or progress.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    dynamic duo — A pair of people who work well together
  • •
    power dynamic — The way power is distributed in a relationship
  • •
    group dynamics — The interactions and relationships within a group

Related words

Antonyms: inactive, passive, stagnant, static
See also: active, energy, force
Synonyms: active, energetic, forceful, vibrant

Etymology

From Greek dynamikos ("powerful"), from dynamis ("power, might"), from dynasthai ("to be able").