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kinetic
1[ ki-net-ik, kahy- ]
adjective
- pertaining to motion.
- caused by motion.
- characterized by movement:
Running and dancing are kinetic activities.
-kinetic
2- a combining form found on adjectives that correspond to nouns ending in -kinesia or -kinesis:
bradykinetic.
kinetic
/ kaɪ-; kɪˈnɛtɪk /
adjective
- relating to, characterized by, or caused by motion
Derived Forms
- 쾱ˈԱپ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- 쾱·Աi·· adverb
- ԴDzk·Աi adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of kinetic1
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Example Sentences
The kinetic staging, while keeping the action from becoming claustrophobic, sometimes oversteps the mark.
She was a visual artist who painted and created kinetic sculptures.
Other scientists have suggested possible deflection tactics like lasers, kinetic impactors and so-called “gravity tractors.”
So, these experts say, we need to deflect a variety of space rocks to see if they all respond the same way to a kinetic impactor.
Israel’s military campaign, while impressive tactically, has relied solely on the kinetic aspects of conflict, entirely neglecting the political component, and condemning future generations on all sides to the same fate — perpetual war.
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