What does kinetic mean?
Definitions for kinetic
kɪˈnɛt ɪk, kaɪ-ki·net·ic
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Princeton's WordNet
kinetic(adj)
relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith
"kinetic energy"
kinetic(adj)
characterized by motion
"modern dance has been called kinetic pantomime"
energizing, energising, kinetic(adj)
supplying motive force
"the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center"- H.O.Taylor
Wiktionary
kinetic(Adjective)
Of or relating to motion
Etymology: From κινητικός, from κινέω
kinetic(Adjective)
Of or relating to kinesis
Etymology: From κινητικός, from κινέω
Webster Dictionary
Kinetic
moving or causing motion; motory; active, as opposed to latent
Etymology: [Gr. kinhtiko`s, from kinei^n to move.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of kinetic in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of kinetic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of kinetic in a Sentence
There are various ways in which countries can contribute. They don't necessarily have to be troops (engaged in) kinetic action.
It looks worse than it was, quantum does kinetic energy storage – the way it is installed is very, very safe.
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!
What China does not want is a dramatic implosion of North Korea, or a kinetic weapons war on its doorstep.
The bullet enters the body, and the energy, as it dissipates, tissues stretch and lacerate, bones fracture. The bullet and its kinetic energy causes acute injury, we advocate for research funding support so we can seek better ways to prevent these injuries and to improve the treatment of these injuries that impact long-term disabilities.
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