What does kinetic mean?
Definitions for kinetic
kɪˈnɛt ɪk, kaɪ-ki·net·ic
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Princeton's WordNet
kineticadjective
relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith
"kinetic energy"
kineticadjective
characterized by motion
"modern dance has been called kinetic pantomime"
energizing, energising, kineticadjective
supplying motive force
"the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center"- H.O.Taylor
Wiktionary
kineticadjective
Of or relating to motion
kineticadjective
Of or relating to kinesis
Etymology: From κινητικός, from κινέω
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kinetic
Kinetic generally refers to something related to motion, movement, or energy associated with motion. It is often used to describe the physical or mechanical properties of objects or systems that involve and exhibit motion.
Webster Dictionary
Kinetic
moving or causing motion; motory; active, as opposed to latent
Etymology: [Gr. kinhtiko`s, from kinei^n to move.]
Editors Contribution
kineticnoun
Family and relations forming as verbs in original internal combustion. 1.) of relating to, or resulting from motion of a work of art depending on movement for its effect.
I am kinetic connected to those who believe in me.
Etymology: Control
Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on April 7, 2024
kinetic
Of and relating to energy.
Kinetic motion is a facet of many systems.
Submitted by MaryC on March 12, 2020
kinetic
Of and relating to the motion of energy.
Kinetic motion is a facet of many systems.
Submitted by MaryC on March 12, 2020
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of kinetic in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of kinetic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of kinetic in a Sentence
The energy itself of tidal streams is familiar to people, it's kinetic energy, so it's not too dissimilar to something like wind, the bits of technology that generate power look not too different to a wind turbine.
I learned...that inspiration does not come like a bolt, nor is it kinetic, energetic striving, but it comes into us slowly and quietly and all the time, though we must regularly and every day give it a little chance to start flowing, prime it with a little solitude and idleness.
The authorization I propose would provide the flexibility to conduct ground combat operations in other more limited circumstances, such as rescue operations involving U.S. or coalition personnel or the use of special operations forces to take military action against ISIL leadership, it would also authorize the use of U.S. forces in situations where ground combat operations are not expected or intended, such as intelligence collection and sharing, missions to enable kinetic strikes or the provision of operational planning and other forms of advice and assistance to partner forces.
It looks worse than it was, quantum does kinetic energy storage – the way it is installed is very, very safe.
Russia's use of cyberattacks appears to be strongly correlated and sometimes directly timed with its kinetic military operations.
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- حركيArabic
- cinèticCatalan, Valencian
- kinetickýCzech
- kinetischGerman
- κινητικόςGreek
- kinetaEsperanto
- cinético, kinéticoSpanish
- جنبشیPersian
- kineettinenFinnish
- cinétiqueFrench
- cinéiteachIrish
- cineticoItalian
- 運動Japanese
- kinetischDutch
- kinetycznyPolish
- cinéticoPortuguese
- cineticRomanian
- кинетическийRussian
- kinetiskSwedish
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