Meaning

Changing; active; in motion..

Definitions by Sense

1. Changing; active; in motion.
2. Powerful; energetic.
3. Able to change and adapt.
4. (music) Having to do with the volume of sound.
5. (computing) Happening at runtime instead of being predetermined at compile time.
6. Pertaining to dynamics, the branch of mechanics concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
7. (grammar) Of a verb: not stative, but fientive; indicating continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.
8. A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.

Example Sentences

The environment is dynamic, changing with the years and the seasons.

dynamic economy

He was a dynamic and engaging speaker.

The dynamic marking in bar 40 is forte.

dynamic allocation

dynamic IP addresses

the dynamic resizing of an array

Watch the dynamic between the husband and wife when they disagree.

Word Forms

• more dynamic
• most dynamic
• dynamical
• dynamick
• dynamics

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When Should You Use Dynamic?

Use dynamic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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