Meaning of dynamic in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.

  Example: Watch the dynamic between the husband and wife when they disagree.

• A moving force.

  Example: The study of fluid dynamics quantifies turbulent and laminar flows.

• The varying loudness or volume of a song or the markings that indicate the loudness.

  Example: If you pay attention to the dynamics as you play, it's a very moving piece.

• A symbol in a musical score that indicates the desired level of volume.

• (grammar) A verb that indicates continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.

adjective

• Changing; active; in motion.

  Example: The environment is dynamic, changing with the years and the seasons.

• Powerful; energetic.

  Example: He was a dynamic and engaging speaker.

• Able to change and adapt.

• Having to do with the volume of sound.

  Example: The dynamic marking in bar 40 is forte.

• Happening at runtime instead of being predetermined at compile time.

  Example: dynamic IP addresses

• Pertaining to dynamics, the branch of mechanics concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.

• (grammar) Of a verb: not stative, but fientive; indicating continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.