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dynamic

adj. · n.
US //daɪˈnæmɪk// UK //daɪnˈæmɪk// dy·nam·ic
  1. 1 energetic and active (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    having a lot of energy and a strong personality.

    characterised by energy, ambition, and effective action.

    Example

    The company is looking for a dynamic leader who can inspire the team.

    Example

    The new CEO's dynamic approach to problem-solving revitalised the stagnant department within months of her arrival.
  2. 2 constantly changing (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    always changing, moving, or developing.

    characterised by constant change, activity, or progress.

    Example

    The city has a dynamic economy that attracts many young professionals.

    Example

    In a dynamic market environment, businesses must remain agile to respond to shifting consumer preferences and technological advancements.
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  1. 3 happening at runtime (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Computing

    happening while a computer program is running rather than being fixed before it starts.

    occurring or being determined during the execution of a program rather than at compile time.

    Example

    The website uses dynamic content to show different ads to different users.

    Example

    Dynamic memory allocation allows the application to request resources as needed during execution, improving overall efficiency.
  2. 4 social interaction (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    the way that people or things behave and react to each other in a group.

    the forces or processes which stimulate growth, change, or development within a system or group.

    Example

    The family dynamic changed significantly after the oldest son moved out.

    Example

    The researcher spent months observing the power dynamics within the committee to understand how decisions were actually reached.
  3. 5 musical volume (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Music

    the different levels of loudness or softness in a piece of music.

    the varying levels of volume of sound in a musical performance, or the symbols used to indicate them.

    Example

    The pianist used a wide range of dynamics to make the piece more emotional.

    Example

    The conductor requested more contrast in the dynamics, emphasizing the transition from pianissimo to a sudden forte.
  4. 6 physical forces (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Physics

    the forces that cause something to move or change.

    the branch of mechanics concerned with the motion of bodies under the action of forces.

    Example

    Engineers must understand the dynamics of wind when building a bridge.

    Example

    The study of fluid dynamics is essential for designing aerodynamic vehicles that can travel efficiently at high speeds.
    • statics
Origin

From French dynamique, from Ancient Greek δυναμικός (dunamikós, “powerful”), from δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”), from δύναμαι (dúnamai, “I am able”).

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