polydynamicadj.
/ˌpɒlɪdʌɪˈnamɪk/, U.S. /ˈˌpɑliˌdaɪˈnæmɪk/ Possessing, affected by, or relating to many forces or powers; capable of acting in many ways.
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the world > action or operation > advantage > efficacy > [adjective] > having force or power > relating to or possessing many powers
polydynamic1787
1787 G. Adams Ess. Microscope i. 23 Mr. Martin.., in his description and use of a polydynamic microscope.
1828 E. Henderson in Congregational Mag. Jan. 31/2 The Cocceian, or polydunamic hypothesis, according to which, the Hebrew words are to be interpreted in every way consistent with their etymological import, or, as it has been expressed, in every sense of which they are capable.
1872 J. L. W. Thudichum Man. Chem. Physiol. 18 It is a polydynamic alcohol capable of forming ethers analogous to fats.
1915 Geogr. Jrnl. 46 377 The commoner polydynamic surfaces would be classified according to the predominant forces among those responsible for the production of the surface.
1988 Philos. Rev. 97 252 A type of Stoic monism which..insists that all the activities of the polydynamic soul are controlled by a single power, reason.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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