Dynamic \Dy*nam"ic\, Dynamical \Dy*nam"ic*al\, a. [Gr. ?
powerful, fr. ? power, fr. ? to be able; cf. L. durus hard,
E. dure: cf. F. dynamique.]
1. Of or pertaining to dynamics; belonging to energy or
power; characterized by energy or production of force.
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Science, as well as history, has its past to show,
-- a past indeed, much larger; but its immensity is
dynamic, not divine. --J.
Martineau.
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The vowel is produced by phonetic, not by dynamic,
causes. --J. Peile.
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2. Relating to physical forces, effects, or laws; as,
dynamical geology.
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As natural science has become more dynamic, so has
history. --Prof. Shedd.
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Dynamical electricity. See under Electricity.
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Note: WordNet lists a number of narrower terms for dynamic
and
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
dynamical \dynamical\ adj. [Narrower terms: can-do; driving;
energizing, energising, kinetic; forceful, slashing,
vigorous; projectile; propellant, propellent, propelling,
propulsive; renascent, resurgent; self-propelled,
self-propelling; high-octane, high-powered, high-power,
high-voltage]
[WordNet 1.5] Dynamically \Dy*nam"ic*al*ly\, adv.
In accordance with the principles of dynamics or moving
forces. --J. Peile.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
dynamical
adj : characterized by action or forcefulness or force of
personality; "a dynamic market"; "a dynamic speaker";
"the dynamic president of the firm" [syn: dynamic]
[ant: undynamic]
WordNet (r) 2.0
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