Definitions for kinetic
kɪˈnɛt ɪk, kaɪ-ki·net·ic

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 3 votes

1. kineticadjective

   relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith

   "kinetic energy"

2. kineticadjective

   characterized by motion

   "modern dance has been called kinetic pantomime"

3. energizing, energising, kineticadjective

   supplying motive force

   "the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center"- H.O.Taylor

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.3 / 3 votes

1. kineticadjective

   Of or relating to motion

2. kineticadjective

   Of or relating to kinesis

3. Etymology: From κινητικός, from κινέω

ChatGPTRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. kinetic

   Kinetic generally refers to something related to motion, movement, or energy associated with motion. It is often used to describe the physical or mechanical properties of objects or systems that involve and exhibit motion.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. Kinetic

   moving or causing motion; motory; active, as opposed to latent

2. Etymology: [Gr. kinhtiko`s, from kinei^n to move.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. kineticnoun

   Family and relations forming as verbs in original internal combustion. 1.) of relating to, or resulting from motion of a work of art depending on movement for its effect.

   I am kinetic connected to those who believe in me.

   Etymology: Control

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on April 7, 2024  

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   kinetic

   Of and relating to energy.

   Kinetic motion is a facet of many systems.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 12, 2020  

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   kinetic

   Of and relating to the motion of energy.

   Kinetic motion is a facet of many systems.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 12, 2020  

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of kinetic in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of kinetic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of kinetic in a Sentence

1. State John Kerry:

   There are various ways in which countries can contribute. They don't necessarily have to be troops (engaged in) kinetic action.

2. Tom Statler:

   Astronomers will be able to compare observations from Earth-based telescopes before and after DART's kinetic impact to determine how much the orbital period of Dimorphos changed, that's the key measurement that will tell us how the asteroid responded to our deflection effort.

3. James Scott, Senior Fellow, Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology:

   The health sector continuously get’s pummeled by malicious actors and hackers because their cyber-kinetic security is being managed by “Participation Trophy” winning wimps!

4. James Scott:

   After Congress passed SJ Res 34, we are no longer merely battling a cyber-kinetic war on all fronts, we are now in a state of perpetual cyber-kinetic-meta war, and there will be no end.

5. Angelo Carusone:

   This cauldron of extremism and disinformation is being propelled by social media, it's created a lot of kinetic energy that is now a part of more mainstream politics. This is both an early warning system as well as an alarm bell for fires that are already going off. Acceptance of results is not going to be tolerated anymore, unless they align with what this sector wants.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=kinetic
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kinetic
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinetic