HyperDic: kinetic

English > 3 senses of the word kinetic:
ADJECTIVEpertkineticrelating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith
allkineticcharacterized by motion
allkinetic, energizing, energisingsupplying motive force
kinetic > pronunciation
Soundskahneh'tihk; kihneh'tihk
Rhymesacademic ... Zurich: 733 rhymes with ihk...
English > kinetic: 3 senses > adjective 1, pert
Meaningrelating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith.
Example"kinetic energy"
Spanishcinético
Catalancinètic
Nounskinesisa movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation
kineticsthe branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies
English > kinetic: 3 senses > adjective 2
MeaningCharacterized by motion.
Example"modern dance has been called kinetic pantomime"
BroadermovingIn motion
Spanishcinético
Catalancinètic
Nounskinesisa movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation
English > kinetic: 3 senses > adjective 3
MeaningSupplying motive force.
Example"the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center"- H.O.Taylor
Synonymsenergizing, energising
Broaderdynamic, dynamicalCharacterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality

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