adynamic \ad`y*nam"ic\ ([a^]d`[i^]*n[a^]m"[i^]k), a. [Cf. F.
adynamique. See Adynamy.]
1. (Med.) Pertaining to, or characterized by adynamia; weak.
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2. (Physics) Characterized by the absence of power or force.
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Adynamic fevers, malignant or putrid fevers attended with
great muscular debility.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
adynamic
adj 1: characterized by an absence of force or forcefulness [syn: undynamic]
[ant: dynamic]
2: lacking strength or vigor [syn: asthenic, debilitated, enervated]
WordNet (r) 2.0
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