What does kinetic mean?

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

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word kinetic.

Princeton's WordNet

  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

Wiktionary

  1. kineticadjective

    Of or relating to motion

  2. kineticadjective

    Of or relating to kinesis

  3. Etymology: From κινητικός, from κινέω

ChatGPT

  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 Dictionary

  1. Kinetic

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

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

Editors Contribution

  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  


  2. kinetic

    Of and relating to energy.

    Kinetic motion is a facet of many systems.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 12, 2020  


  3. kinetic

    Of and relating to the motion of energy.

    Kinetic motion is a facet of many systems.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 12, 2020  

Suggested Resources

  1. kinetic

    Song lyrics by kinetic -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by kinetic on the Lyrics.com website.

How to pronounce kinetic?

How to say kinetic in sign language?

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. Brenda Ueland:

    I learned...that inspiration does not come like a bolt, nor is it kinetic, energetic striving, but it comes into us slowly and quietly and all the time, though we must regularly and every day give it a little chance to start flowing, prime it with a little solitude and idleness.

  2. 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!

  3. James Scott:

    After Congress passed SJ Res 34, we are no longer merely battling a cyber-kinetic war on all fronts, we are now in a state of perpetual cyber-kinetic-meta war, and there will be no end.

  4. President Obama on Wednesday:

    The authorization I propose would provide the flexibility to conduct ground combat operations in other more limited circumstances, such as rescue operations involving U.S. or coalition personnel or the use of special operations forces to take military action against ISIL leadership, it would also authorize the use of U.S. forces in situations where ground combat operations are not expected or intended, such as intelligence collection and sharing, missions to enable kinetic strikes or the provision of operational planning and other forms of advice and assistance to partner forces.

  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.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

kinetic#10000#14761#100000

Translations for kinetic

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for kinetic »

Translation

Find a translation for the kinetic definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"kinetic." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 20 May 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/kinetic>.

Discuss these kinetic definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for kinetic? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Browse Definitions.net

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    make worse
    A observe
    B conceal
    C refine
    D aggravate

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for kinetic: