kinetic
kih-NEH-tihk
Kinetic (adj) means relating to or caused by motion. Example: “A moving car has kinetic energy that increases with its speed.”
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Relating to or caused by motion.
"A moving car has kinetic energy that increases with its speed."
"The sculpture uses wind to create constant kinetic movement."
How to use kinetic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with movement — most often used in the phrase "kinetic energy," the energy something has because it's moving.
Common pairings
kinetic energy
kinetic art
kinetic sculpture
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek kinetikos, "capable of causing motion," from kinein, "to move."
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Rhymes for kinetic
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Frequently asked questions
What does “kinetic” mean?
The word “kinetic” means relating to or caused by motion. In plain terms, to do with movement — most often used in the phrase "kinetic energy," the energy something has because it's moving.
How do you pronounce “kinetic”?
“Kinetic” is pronounced kih-NEH-tihk (/kɪˈnɛtɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “kinetic” in a sentence?
Here is “kinetic” used in a sentence: “A moving car has kinetic energy that increases with its speed.”
What is another word for “kinetic”?
Words with a similar meaning to “kinetic” include active, animated, dynamic and vigorous.
What is the opposite of “kinetic”?
The opposite of “kinetic” — its antonyms — are static, lazy, logic and sluggish.
What part of speech is “kinetic”?
“Kinetic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “kinetic” come from?
The word “kinetic” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek kinetikos, "capable of causing motion," from kinein, "to move.".
Is “kinetic” a common word?
“Kinetic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
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