kinetic

adjective ki·net·ic \kə-ˈne-tik also kī-\

: of or relating to the movement of physical objects

Full Definition of KINETIC

: of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith

a : active, lively

b : dynamic, energizing <a kinetic performer>

: of or relating to kinetic art

— ki·net·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Greek kinētikos, from kinētos, from kinein

First Known Use: 1864

Synonyms: active, airy, animate, animated, bouncing, brisk, energetic, frisky, gay, jaunty, jazzy, lively, mettlesome, peppy, perky, pert, pizzazzy (or pizazzy), racy, snappy, spanking, sparky, spirited, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, zippy

Antonyms: dead, inactive, inanimate, lackadaisical, languid, languishing, languorous, leaden, lifeless, limp, listless, spiritless, vapid

KINETIC Defined for Kids

adjective ki·net·ic \kə-ˈne-tik, kī-\

: relating to the motions of objects and the forces associated with them <kinetic energy>

Medical Dictionary

adjective ki·net·ic \kə-ˈnet-ik, kī-\

: of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith

—ki·net·i·cal·ly adverb

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