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κινητικός — meaning in English

kinitikos

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English meaning

kinetic adj Relating to or caused by motion.
motive noun A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
motor noun A machine that converts energy, such as electricity or fuel, into motion.

Senses

κινητικός is used for these senses in English:

motive Relating to motion and/or to its cause
motor (biology) Relating to the ability to move.

motive — full definition

noun A reason that drives someone to act, especially in a suspicious or criminal context.
adj Causing or producing movement.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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