dynamic
noun
- 1
A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.
“Watch the dynamic between the husband and wife when they disagree.”
- 2
A moving force.
“The study of fluid dynamics quantifies turbulent and laminar flows.”
- 3
The varying loudness or volume of a song or the markings that indicate the loudness.
“If you pay attention to the dynamics as you play, it's a very moving piece.”
- 4
A symbol in a musical score that indicates the desired level of volume.
- 5
(grammar) A verb that indicates continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.
adjective
- 1
Changing; active; in motion.
“The environment is dynamic, changing with the years and the seasons.”
- 2
Powerful; energetic.
“He was a dynamic and engaging speaker.”
- 3
Able to change and adapt.
- 4
Having to do with the volume of sound.
“The dynamic marking in bar 40 is forte.”
- 5
Happening at runtime instead of being predetermined at compile time.
“dynamic IP addresses”
- 6
Pertaining to dynamics, the branch of mechanics concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
- 7
(grammar) Of a verb: not stative, but fientive; indicating continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.
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