dynamics

English

Etymology

From dynamic +‎ -ics.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /dɑɪˈnæm.ɪks/
  • (British) IPA(key): /dʌɪˈnamɪks/, /dəˈnamɪks/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

dynamics (uncountable)

  1. (physics) The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.

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  • → Malay: dinamik

Translations

Noun

dynamics pl (plural only)

  1. Loudness of sound.
    1. The changing amplitude or level of a sound wave or selection of audio.
    2. (music) The volume with which music is to be performed, denoted by such terms as piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, or forte.
  2. Forces that stimulate growth, change, or development.
    The changing dynamics in international politics led to such an outcome.

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