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Complete Definition of "kinetic"

English

Etymology
From AGr. polytonic|κινητικός (kinētikos) "one who puts in motion", from polytonic|κινέω (kineō) "to move, to put in motion".

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɛtɪk|-ɛtɪk

Adjective
kinetic

  1. Relating to motion

Synonyms
active
animated
dynamic
unflagging
vigorous

Antonyms
lazy
lethargic
sluggish

Derived terms
kinetic art
kinetic energy

Related terms
cinema
kinesis
kinesthetic

Translations
trans-top|relating to motion
Dutch: kinetisch
Finnish: kineettinen
French: cinétique
Greek: κινητικός
trans-mid
Italian: cinetico
Portuguese: cinético
Russian: кинетический (kin'etíčeskij)
trans-bottom

Category:Energy

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