kinetic
kinetic Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Relating to or resulting from physical motion, or to the forces and energy associated with moving bodies.
"The roller coaster converts potential energy at the top of the hill into kinetic energy as it plunges downward."
Characterized by lively, brisk, or vigorous activity and energy.
"The dancer delivered a thrilling, kinetic performance that captivated the entire audience."
Relating to a form of sculpture or visual art that incorporates actual physical movement or depends on motion for its aesthetic effect.
"The museum's courtyard features a large kinetic sculpture whose metal blades spin gracefully in the breeze."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Ancient Greek 'kinetikos' (meaning 'moving'), derived from the verb 'kinein' ('to move'), which is also the root of the word 'cinema'.