dynamic

 
Pronunciation: /dʌɪˈnamɪk/

adjective

  • 1(of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress: a dynamic economy
  • Physics relating to forces producing motion. Often contrasted with static.
  • Linguistics (of a verb) expressing an action, activity, event, or process. Contrasted with stative.
  • denoting or relating to web pages that update frequently or are generated according to an individual’s search terms: the dynamic content of these sites keeps their audience informed and up to date
  • 2(of a person) positive in attitude and full of energy and new ideas: a dynamic young advertising executive
  • 3 Electronics (of a memory device) needing to be refreshed by the periodic application of a voltage.
  • 4 Music relating to the volume of sound produced by an instrument, voice, or recording.

noun

  • 1a force that stimulates change or progress within a system or process: evaluation is part of the basic dynamic of the project

Derivatives

dynamical

adjective

dynamically

adverb

Origin:

early 19th century (as a term in physics): from French dynamique, from Greek dunamikos, from dunamis 'power'