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dy·nam·ics  (d-nmks)
n.
1.
a. (used with a sing. verb) The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of a body or system of bodies, especially of forces that do not originate within the system itself. Also called kinetics.
b. (used with a pl. verb) The forces and motions that characterize a system: The dynamics of ocean waves are complex.
2. (used with a pl. verb) The social, intellectual, or moral forces that produce activity and change in a given sphere: The dynamics of international trade have influenced our business decisions on this matter.
3. (used with a pl. verb) Variation in force or intensity, especially in musical sound.
4. (used with a sing. verb) Psychodynamics.
dynamics [daɪˈnæmɪks]
n
1. (Physics / General Physics) (functioning as singular) the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that change or produce the motions of bodies Compare statics, kinematics
2. (Physics / General Physics) (functioning as singular) the branch of mechanics that includes statics and kinetics See statics, kinetics
3. (Physics / General Physics) (functioning as singular) the branch of any science concerned with forces
4. those forces that produce change in any field or system
5. (Music, other) Music
a.  the various degrees of loudness called for in performance
b.  Also called dynamic marks dynamic markings directions and symbols used to indicate degrees of loudness
dynamics  (d-nmks)
The branch of physics that deals with the effects of forces on the motions of bodies. Also called kinetics. Compare kinematics.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dynamicsdynamics - the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies
kinetics
mechanics - the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
ballistics - the science of flight dynamics
Translations
dynamics [daɪˈnæmɪks] NSING → dinámica f
dynamics [daɪˈnæmɪks] n (= science) → dynamique f
dynamics
n sing or pl → Dynamik f
dynamics [daɪˈnæmɪks] nsg → dinamica
dynamics [daɪˈnæmɪks] nsg → dinamica


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