ENGLISH
REFERENCE

dynamics

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //daɪˈnæmɪks// UK //daɪnˈæmɪks// dy·nam·ics

n. the way people or things in a group act together and influence each other. It describes how a situation changes or stays the same because of these connections.

n. the forces or properties which stimulate growth, change, or development within a system or process. Often used to describe the shifting interpersonal relationships within a social group.


SIMPLE

The team dynamics improved after the new manager arrived.

CONTEXTUAL

The therapist observed the family dynamics to understand how the parents and children communicated during stressful moments.

COMPLEX

Market dynamics are currently being reshaped by rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences, forcing traditional firms to adapt their long-term strategies or risk obsolescence.

Synonyms
Origin

From dynamic + -ics.

Usage

Usually treated as uncountable when referring to the general forces of a system, though 'a dynamic' is used for a specific interpersonal pattern of interaction.

© 2026 English Reference