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dynamics
duh-ih-NAMIHKS
Dynamics (noun) means the branch of physics dealing with forces and how they cause motion. Example: “In physics class we learned how dynamics explains why a ball rolls downhill.”
noun
1
The branch of physics dealing with forces and how they cause motion.
"In physics class we learned how dynamics explains why a ball rolls downhill."
"Her degree in engineering includes a module on the dynamics of falling objects."
"The course covers the dynamics of moving fluids."
2
The forces or factors that drive change or growth in a situation.
"The dynamics within the team changed when a new manager arrived."
"Family dynamics can shift a lot when a baby is born."
"Understanding the dynamics of the housing market took years of study."
3
In music, the varying levels of loudness and softness in a performance.
"The choir practised its dynamics so the quiet passages could be heard clearly."
"Good dynamics make a piano performance sound expressive rather than flat."
"The conductor emphasised dynamics, letting the piece swell from a whisper to a roar."
How to use dynamics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the physics of forces and motion, the underlying forces driving a situation, or (in music) how loud or soft a piece is played.
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market dynamics
team dynamics
fluid dynamics
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What does “dynamics” mean?
The word “dynamics” means the branch of physics dealing with forces and how they cause motion. In plain terms, either the physics of forces and motion, the underlying forces driving a situation, or (in music) how loud or soft a piece is played.
How do you pronounce “dynamics”?
“Dynamics” is pronounced duh-ih-NAMIHKS (/dɑɪˈnæm.ɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “dynamics” in a sentence?
Here is “dynamics” used in a sentence: “The course covers the dynamics of moving fluids.”
What part of speech is “dynamics”?
“Dynamics” is a noun.
Is “dynamics” a common word?
“Dynamics” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dynamics” have?
“Dynamics” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the branch of physics dealing with forces and how they cause motion.
What is the difference between dynamics and kinematics?
In physics, dynamics is the branch that deals with forces and how they cause motion. Kinematics, by contrast, describes motion itself — position, velocity, and acceleration — without considering the forces that produce it.
What are dynamics in music?
In music, dynamics are the varying levels of loudness and softness in a performance. Composers indicate them with markings such as piano (soft) and forte (loud), and performers use these changes in volume to shape the expression of a piece.
Is dynamics singular or plural?
It depends on the sense. When 'dynamics' names the branch of physics, it takes a singular verb: 'dynamics is a branch of mechanics'. When it refers to the forces or factors driving a situation, it takes a plural verb: 'the dynamics of the team are changing'.
What are family dynamics or group dynamics?
Family dynamics or group dynamics are the forces and patterns of interaction that drive how a family or group behaves, changes, and makes decisions. The phrase covers things like roles, power balance, and habits of communication within the group.
