ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Kinetic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Kinetic is an adjective meaning Relating to motion.

Meaning

Relating to motion.

More Meanings

  1. Relating to kinesis or motor function.
  2. (biology) Relating to the movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus.
  3. (philosophy) Relating to the force driving life forward.
  4. (military, euphemistic) Relating to active warfare or the use of lethal force.^([W])
  5. (slang) Frantic; busy.

Example Sentences

Sorry it took so long; it's been kind of kinetic around here.
Their enthusiasm and group cohesion helped when things got kinetic.

Synonyms for kinetic

Depending on context, synonyms include active, animated, dynamic, vigorous, motive, motional.

Antonyms for kinetic

Common opposites include static, lazy, logic, sluggish.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dynamic, moving, energising, energizing, momentum, rate.

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