kinetic — relating to or resulting from motion
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or resulting from motion
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɪˈnetɪk/
Example Sentences
- My hyperactive dog has so much kinetic energy, I think he could power a small city.
- The kinetic sculpture in the museum moves with the wind.
- He calculated the kinetic energy needed to launch the rocket.
kinetic
ADJECTIVE[/kɪˈnetɪk/]
relating to or resulting from motion
The kinetic sculpture spins wildly as wind rushes through the plaza.
Athletic kinetic force becomes magnetic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'kinesis' meaning 'motion' or 'movement', derived from the verb 'kinein' meaning 'to move'. The suffix '-ic' was added to form the adjective.
Breakdown
kin- (from Greek kinesis, motion) + -etic (adjective suffix) = kinetic
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My hyperactive dog has so much kinetic energy, I think he could power a small city.”
“The kinetic sculpture in the museum moves with the wind.”
“He calculated the kinetic energy needed to launch the rocket.”
“The physics teacher explained kinetic energy using a bouncing ball that wouldn't stop bouncing off the walls.”
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