dynamics
English meaning: Dynamics
Definition
The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
Example
“The dynamics of the negotiation shifted once the deadline approached.”
Another example: “In physics class we studied the dynamics of objects sliding down a ramp.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Used in physics for the study of forces and motion, and more broadly for the forces or patterns of change in any system ('group dynamics', 'family dynamics'). Also denotes loudness in music. Plural in form but often singular in agreement. Technical to neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Greek 'dynamis' (power, force), via French 'dynamique', entering English in the early 19th century.
Synonyms
- forces
- kinetics
- interactions
Antonyms / Opposites
- statics
Related Words
- crm
- dynamical
- nonlinear
- simulation
- fluid
- computational
- falcon
- mechanics
- numerical
- quantum
Common Collocations
- group dynamics
- power dynamics
- family dynamics
- market dynamics
- fluid dynamics
Word Forms
dynamics (n); dynamic (adj & n); dynamically (adv)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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