Etymology From French dynamique, from Ancient Greek δυναμικός (dunamikós, “powerful”), from δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”), from δύναμαι (dúnamai, “I am able”).
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Happening at runtime instead of being predetermined at compile time.
dynamic allocation
dynamic IP addresses
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the dynamic resizing of an array
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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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Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Of a verb: not stative, but fientive; indicating continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.
Etymology From French dynamique, from Ancient Greek δυναμικός (dunamikós, “powerful”), from δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”), from δύναμαι (dúnamai, “I am able”).
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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.2021 February 2, Katharine Murphy, The Guardian:
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Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A moving force.
The study of fluid dynamics quantifies turbulent and laminar flows.
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Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music 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.
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Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A symbol in a musical score that indicates the desired level of volume.
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Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A verb that indicates continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.