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dynamic

adjective

dy·nam·ic | \dī-ˈna-mik

Definition of dynamic

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change a dynamic city

b : energetic, forceful a dynamic personality

2 or less commonly dynamical \-mi-kəl \

a : of or relating to physical force or energy

b : of or relating to dynamics (see dynamics)

3 of random-access memory : requiring periodic refreshment of charge in order to retain data

dynamic

noun

Definition of dynamic (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a dynamic force (see dynamic entry 1)

2 : dynamics sense 2 also : an underlying cause of change or growth

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Synonyms & Antonyms for dynamic

Synonyms: Adjective

energetic, flush, gingery, lusty, peppy, red-blooded, robust, vigorous, vital

Antonyms: Adjective

dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid

Examples of dynamic in a Sentence

Adjective

… tournament blackjack is more dynamic, and more complex, than simply playing against the house. — Michael Kaplan, Cigar Aficionado, December 2002 Indeed, one of the most dynamic influences on family life and society in the last century was the extension of concepts to individual worth and human rights. — Perdita Huston, Ms., December 2001/January 2002 The new dynamic duo have little in common but a bright orange ball. — Stephen Rodrick, ESPN, 3 Apr. 2000 an exciting and dynamic performance the dynamic theory of heat

Noun

… the high-tech world is, at heart, a cruel, unforgiving place ruled by the merciless dynamics of the marketplace. — Michiko Kakutani, New York Times, 27 June 2002 … my memory of specific events is sketchy, but the general emotional flavor is engraved on my mind as a classic example of my family's bent dynamic. — Florence King, National Review, 15 Oct. 2001 … the Cambrian Explosion, created the evolutionary dynamic that produced most of the species that subsequently populated the earth, from insects and fish to dinosaurs and humans. — J. Madeleine Nash, Time, 20 Aug. 2001 Raisons d'état, not the dynamics of capitalism, created the American thrust for world influence. — Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., The Cycles of American History, 1986 the dynamic between a doctor and a patient Group dynamics are important to consider. The dynamics of this class are different from those of other classes. Disease was a central dynamic in the decrease in population. a study on famine and population dynamics

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

But competition and the increasing popularity of one-way flights has changed this dynamic. — Dave Seminara, New York Times, "Sizing Up the Bargain Potential of One-Way Airfares," 27 June 2018 Finally, for Grease’s jubilant carnival finale, the filmmakers purposely looked for a football field with a more dynamic aesthetic than those at Venice or Huntington Park. — Jared Cowan, Los Angeles Magazine, "Every L.A. Filming Location From Grease, 40 Years Later," 15 June 2018 Backlash against Trump is the defining dynamic in the Democratic Party, and a Democratic woman qualifies as the anti-Trump. — Molly Ball, Time, "‘It’s a Sea Change’ for Democratic Women in the Primaries," 14 June 2018 Senior wide receiver Timmy Hernandez said fixing the offense versus defense dynamic has been a common theme on the list of necessary improvements during the past several months. — Danny Moran, OregonLive.com, "What's in a name? Jonathan Smith's early attempt to build trust among Oregon State Beavers," 26 Apr. 2018 In the future, they could be made much more dynamic. — Jack Stewart, WIRED, "The Surprisingly Simple iPad Apps Pilots Use to Make Your Flight Better," 26 Apr. 2018 Those are no small feats against the league’s most dynamic attacking force. — Jonathan Tannenwald, Philly.com, "Union lose, 2-0, to Atlanta United as C.J. Sapong's goal drought continues," 7 July 2018 Individual proposals aside, experts haven’t formed a consensus on how to make economically moribund places feel more like economically dynamic ones. — Neil Irwin, New York Times, "One County Thrives. The Next One Over Struggles. Economists Take Note.," 29 June 2018 The funding will cover the cost of a software interface that will allow vehicle operators to respond to commuter requests with dynamic, real-time routing. — Washington Post, "In Prince William, a high-tech plan to get more commuters out of their cars," 7 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

That dynamic was on display June 30 at a sneakers and streetwear trade event called the Michigan Sneaker Xchange in Cobo Center. — Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, "Fast-growing Detroit startup StockX sniffs out fake sneakers," 9 July 2018 This dynamic isn’t unique to Sonos; China’s Lenovo and other device makers also rely on partners for services on their hardware. — Lauren Goode, WIRED, "Sonos's IPO Filing Shows Risks of Relying on Amazon and Apple," 6 July 2018 The political dynamic is familiar, but the technology is unprecedented. — Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, "The Death of the Public Square," 6 July 2018 The other dynamic here is that Trump’s Twitter feed is a lot more salient to political obsessives than to most Americans. — Ezra Klein, Vox, "The messy reality of Donald Trump’s poll numbers," 5 July 2018 Not everyone in the right-wing news ecosystem believes that this dynamic is a good thing. — Jay Willis, GQ, "Sean Hannity Encourages Mueller Witnesses to Do Even More Crimes Than They May Already Have Committed," 7 June 2018 Clark recruited some other ultrarunners, including Anna Frost, who had previously guided in Bhutan, and attempted to set the speed record in the face of brutal weather, bad dynamics, and challenging conditions. — Heather Hansman, Outside Online, "The Newest Adventure Movies You Can Watch Right Now," 12 July 2018 Notably, the same dynamics also applied in less morally fraught situations. — Kevin Lewis, BostonGlobe.com, "Looking for negative signals," 6 July 2018 That single dynamic, player and coach, will drive news ink by the tanker and propel Internet clicks to carpal tunnel. — Bryce Miller, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Memo to Luke Walton: Here's comes LeBron ... and all that comes with it," 2 July 2018

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