dynamicadj/daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

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  Changing; active; in motion.

  • The environment is dynamic, changing with the years and the seasons.
  • dynamic economy
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  Powerful; energetic.

  • He was a dynamic and engaging speaker.
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  Able to change and adapt.

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  entertainmentlifestylemusicHaving to do with the volume of sound.

  • The dynamic marking in bar 40 is forte.
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  computingengineeringmathematicsHappening at runtime instead of being predetermined at compile time.

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

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  grammarhuman-scienceslinguisticsOf a verb: not stative, but fientive; indicating continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.

dynamicnoun/daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

• 1

  A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.

  • Watch the dynamic between the husband and wife when they disagree.
  • One of the under-reported dynamics during the coronavirus pandemic has been the collapse of One Nation’s vote.
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  natural-sciencesphysical-sciencesphysicsA moving force.

  • The study of fluid dynamics quantifies turbulent and laminar flows.
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  entertainmentlifestylemusicThe 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.
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  entertainmentlifestylemusicA symbol in a musical score that indicates the desired level of volume.

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  grammarhuman-scienceslinguisticsA verb that indicates continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.