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Kinetic has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

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

"kinetic energy"

2

characterized by motion

"modern dance has been called kinetic pantomime"

3

supplying motive force

"the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center"

4

To flow in a continuous or steady manner, like a liquid.

"The crowd moved through the stadium gates with a kinetic rhythm that felt almost like a flowing river."

In plain English: Kinetic describes something that is related to motion or energy of movement.

"The kinetic energy from his running footstep kicked up dust on the floor."

Usage: This adjective describes motion rather than the state of being fluid; use it to characterize moving objects or energy, not liquids themselves. Avoid confusing it with "kinetic" as a noun, which is incorrect usage.

Example Sentences
"The kinetic energy from his running footstep kicked up dust on the floor." adj
"The kinetic energy of the spinning top kept it balanced on its point." adj
"Kinetic sand flows like liquid but holds its shape when you squeeze it." adj
"The new playground features kinetic art that moves whenever children run past." adj
Related Terms

Origin

The word kinetic comes from the Ancient Greek kinētikós, which literally meant "that puts things into motion." It entered English to describe anything related to movement or energy.

Rhyming Words
tic otic etic ictic mutic lotic attic ontic istic vatic octic latic metic artic ustic matic votic retic optic nitic
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