dynamic
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having a lot of energy and a strong personality.
adj.characterised by energy, ambition, and effective action.
Simple“The company is looking for a dynamic leader who can inspire the team.”
In context“The new CEO's dynamic approach to problem-solving revitalised the stagnant department within months of her arrival.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.always changing, moving, or developing.
adj.characterised by constant change, activity, or progress.
Simple“The city has a dynamic economy that attracts many young professionals.”
In context“In a dynamic market environment, businesses must remain agile to respond to shifting consumer preferences and technological advancements.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
adj.happening while a computer program is running rather than being fixed before it starts.
adj.occurring or being determined during the execution of a program rather than at compile time.
Simple“The website uses dynamic content to show different ads to different users.”
In context“Dynamic memory allocation allows the application to request resources as needed during execution, improving overall efficiency.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the way that people or things behave and react to each other in a group.
n.the forces or processes which stimulate growth, change, or development within a system or group.
Simple“The family dynamic changed significantly after the oldest son moved out.”
In context“The researcher spent months observing the power dynamics within the committee to understand how decisions were actually reached.”
Synonyms - 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the different levels of loudness or softness in a piece of music.
n.the varying levels of volume of sound in a musical performance, or the symbols used to indicate them.
Simple“The pianist used a wide range of dynamics to make the piece more emotional.”
In context“The conductor requested more contrast in the dynamics, emphasizing the transition from pianissimo to a sudden forte.”
- 06 C1 Advanced
n.the forces that cause something to move or change.
n.the branch of mechanics concerned with the motion of bodies under the action of forces.
Simple“Engineers must understand the dynamics of wind when building a bridge.”
In context“The study of fluid dynamics is essential for designing aerodynamic vehicles that can travel efficiently at high speeds.”
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Usage dynamic environment · dynamic interaction · dynamic interplay
“Sudan’s war is showing signs of a changing dynamic.”
“In the preface, Aviv writes about her interest in the “hide and seek” dynamic of mother-daughter pairings, and indeed, each of these stories could be said to represent an acting out of that game.”
From French dynamique, from Ancient Greek δυναμικός (dunamikós, “powerful”), from δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”), from δύναμαι (dúnamai, “I am able”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.