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kinetic

ki·ne·tic

UK/kɪˈnɛtɪk/ US/kɪˈnɛtɪk/ uncommon slang

adjective

1.

relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith

  • “kinetic energy”
2.

characterized by motion

  • “modern dance has been called kinetic pantomime”
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3.

supplying motive force

  • “the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center” H.O.Taylor
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • kinetic architecture
  • kinetic art
  • kinetic energy
  • kinetic novel
  • kinetic sand
  • kinetic scrolling
  • kinetic sculpture
  • kinetic temperature

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