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kinetic

adj.
C1 Advanced US //kəˈnɛtɪk// UK //kɪnˈɛtɪk// ki·net·ic Humorous Slang

adj. relating to motion or the energy that moving objects have. It describes things that are active, moving, or full of energy.

adj. relating to or resulting from motion. In physics, it describes the energy possessed by a body by virtue of being in motion; in a broader sense, it describes something dynamic or energetic.


SIMPLE

The car's kinetic energy increases as it speeds up.

CONTEXTUAL

The modern dance performance was incredibly kinetic, with dancers constantly leaping and spinning across the stage.

COMPLEX

While potential energy remains stored within the system, kinetic energy is only manifest when the object is actually in motion, illustrating a fundamental principle of classical mechanics.

Synonyms
Origin

From Ancient Greek κινητικός (kinētikós, “puts in motion”), from κινέω (kinéō, “I move, put in motion”).

Usage

Often used in scientific contexts to modify 'energy', but also used figuratively to describe art or personalities that feel full of movement.

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