Added 7 October 2026
dynamic
/daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ adjective
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noun
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A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.
Watch the dynamic between the husband and wife when they disagree.
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A moving force.
The study of fluid dynamics quantifies turbulent and laminar flows.
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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.
Origin
From French dynamique, from Ancient Greek δυναμικός (dunamikós, “powerful”), from δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”), from δύναμαι (dúnamai, “I am able”).
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