kinetic

/kai'netik/

Thân thiện

Kinetic energy powers the spinning wind turbine.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or resulting from motion: "kinetic" describes something that is in motion or is caused by movement.
   • Characterized by movement or energy: It can describe something that is dynamic, active, or full of energy.
   • Supplying motive force; being the driving cause: In a more abstract sense, it can describe something that is the active, energizing center of a process or system.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The sculpture was kinetic, with parts that moved in the wind.
  • She has a kinetic personality, always full of energy and movement.
  • The kinetic theory of gases explains how particles move.

Advanced Usage

• "Kinetic energy": In physics, this is the energy possessed by a body due to its motion.

  • The car's kinetic energy increases with its speed.

• "Kinetic art": A form of art that depends on movement for its effect.

  • The museum has a fascinating exhibit of kinetic art.

Variants and Related Words

• Kinetically (adverb): In a way that relates to motion.

  • The particles move kinetically.

• Kinetics (noun): The branch of chemistry or physics concerned with measuring and studying the rates of reactions or motions.

  • He is studying chemical kinetics.

Synonyms

• Dynamic: Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
• Energetic: Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
• Motile: Capable of motion.

Antonyms

• Static: Lacking in movement, action, or change.
• Inert: Lacking the ability or strength to move.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. supplying motive force
   • the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center- H.O.Taylor
2. characterized by motion
   • modern dance has been called kinetic pantomime
3. relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith
   • kinetic energy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• energizing
• energising