dynamic

/daɪˈnæ.mɪk/

noun

  1. 1

    A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.

    Watch the dynamic between the husband and wife when they disagree.
  2. 2

    A moving force.

    The study of fluid dynamics quantifies turbulent and laminar flows.
  3. 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. 4

    A symbol in a musical score that indicates the desired level of volume.

  5. 5

    (grammar) A verb that indicates continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.

adjective

  1. 1

    Changing; active; in motion.

    The environment is dynamic, changing with the years and the seasons.
  2. 2

    Powerful; energetic.

    He was a dynamic and engaging speaker.
  3. 3

    Able to change and adapt.

  4. 4

    Having to do with the volume of sound.

    The dynamic marking in bar 40 is forte.
  5. 5

    Happening at runtime instead of being predetermined at compile time.

    dynamic IP addresses
  6. 6

    Pertaining to dynamics, the branch of mechanics concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.

  7. 7

    (grammar) Of a verb: not stative, but fientive; indicating continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.

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