dynamics

noun

(physics) The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.

Forces that stimulate growth, change, or development.

(music) The volume with which music is to be performed, denoted by such terms as piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, or forte.

The changing amplitude or level of a sound wave or selection of audio.

Loudness of sound.

Roots

dynamisdynam- · Greek · power, force

Synonyms for dynamics

kineticsn hydrodynamicsn magnetohydrodynamicsn kinematicsn staticsn aerodynamicsn geodynamics

Synonyms & related words for dynamics

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of dynamics — including kinetics, hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, kinematics, statics, aerodynamics. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to dynamics

Explore words related to dynamics — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include dynamicist, dynamical, psychodynamics, hydrokinetics, electrodynamics, hydrodynamicist, aeromechanics, energetics. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for dynamics

Common synonyms for dynamics include kinetics, hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, kinematics, statics, aerodynamics, geodynamics — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does dynamics come from?

The word dynamics breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root dynam-, from Greek dynamis (“power, force”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.