Definitions for kinetic
kɪˈnɛt ɪk, kaɪ-ki·net·ic

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 3 votes

1. kineticadjective

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

   "kinetic energy"

2. kineticadjective

   characterized by motion

   "modern dance has been called kinetic pantomime"

3. energizing, energising, kineticadjective

   supplying motive force

   "the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center"- H.O.Taylor

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.3 / 3 votes

1. kineticadjective

   Of or relating to motion

2. kineticadjective

   Of or relating to kinesis

3. Etymology: From κινητικός, from κινέω

ChatGPTRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. kinetic

   Kinetic generally refers to something related to motion, movement, or energy associated with motion. It is often used to describe the physical or mechanical properties of objects or systems that involve and exhibit motion.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. Kinetic

   moving or causing motion; motory; active, as opposed to latent

2. Etymology: [Gr. kinhtiko`s, from kinei^n to move.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. kineticnoun

   Family and relations forming as verbs in original internal combustion. 1.) of relating to, or resulting from motion of a work of art depending on movement for its effect.

   I am kinetic connected to those who believe in me.

   Etymology: Control

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on April 7, 2024  

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   kinetic

   Of and relating to energy.

   Kinetic motion is a facet of many systems.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 12, 2020  

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   kinetic

   Of and relating to the motion of energy.

   Kinetic motion is a facet of many systems.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 12, 2020  

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1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of kinetic in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of kinetic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of kinetic in a Sentence

1. Melissa Dalton:

   Because we have not yet been able to definitively assess what these recent objects are, we have acted out of an abundance of caution to protect our security and interests, the spy balloon from (China) was of course different in that we knew precisely what (it) was. These most recent objects do not pose a kinetic military threat, but their path in proximity to sensitive (defense) sites and the altitude that they were flying could be a hazard to civilian aviation and thus raised concerns.

2. James Scott, Senior Fellow, Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology:

   Between the black box proprietary code, barebones computers we call voting machines and a mass of completely unqualified election officials, our election system is up for grabs to anybody with even a modest interest and some script kiddie capability. The cyber-kinetic attack surface here is wide open.

3. State John Kerry:

   There are various ways in which countries can contribute. They don't necessarily have to be troops (engaged in) kinetic action.

4. Stephen Hargarten:

   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.

5. William A. Smith:

   Engineering is the science of economy, of conserving the energy, kinetic and potential, provided and stored up by nature for the use of man. It is the business of engineering to utilize this energy to the best advantage, so that there may be the least possible waste.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=kinetic
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kinetic
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinetic