dynamics
1 of 2noun
dy·nam·ics dī-ˈna-miks 
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
physics : a branch of mechanics (see mechanics sense 1) that deals with forces and their relation primarily to the motion but sometimes also to the equilibrium (see equilibrium sense 2) of bodies
2
: a pattern or process of change, growth, or activity
population dynamics
3
: variation and contrast in force or intensity (as in music)
dynamics
2 of 2plural of dynamic entry 2
Example Sentences
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The Week Staff, The Week, 29 Aug. 2022 Money might change the dynamics of one of your close relationships. Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Yet as early as April 2020, a team of scientists presented evidence of aerosol transmission of covid to the WHO, gathered by studying the transmission dynamics of some superspreader events. Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 26 Aug. 2022 But human influence is affecting the dynamics of weather systems, the periodicity of the jet stream and the moisture-holding capacity of the atmosphere. Matthew Cappucci, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 The advent of interactive digital technology is reworking the dynamics of the entertainment business — and raising a lot of questions about who will be allowed to benefit. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 The commoditization of influencer dealmaking has changed the dynamics of company partnerships and endorsements, most notably Web3. Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2022 The big plan: better understanding the complex climate dynamics of cities, where conditions can vary wildly not only from neighborhood to neighborhood, but door to door. Wired, 11 Aug. 2022 As the show progresses, so do the young women’s clothing — underscoring the dynamics of their interracial friendship. Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 July 2022 See More
Noun
Scrupulously honest, Tillman explores the dynamics of power at work in both our health-care system and our familial relationships. The Week Staff, The Week, 29 Aug. 2022 Money might change the dynamics of one of your close relationships. Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Yet as early as April 2020, a team of scientists presented evidence of aerosol transmission of covid to the WHO, gathered by studying the transmission dynamics of some superspreader events. Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 26 Aug. 2022 But human influence is affecting the dynamics of weather systems, the periodicity of the jet stream and the moisture-holding capacity of the atmosphere. Matthew Cappucci, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 The advent of interactive digital technology is reworking the dynamics of the entertainment business — and raising a lot of questions about who will be allowed to benefit. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Aug. 2022 The commoditization of influencer dealmaking has changed the dynamics of company partnerships and endorsements, most notably Web3. Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2022 The big plan: better understanding the complex climate dynamics of cities, where conditions can vary wildly not only from neighborhood to neighborhood, but door to door. Wired, 11 Aug. 2022 As the show progresses, so do the young women’s clothing — underscoring the dynamics of their interracial friendship. Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
dynam(ic) entry 1 + -ics, after French dynamique dynamic entry 2
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing dynamics
Medical Definition
dynamics
noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
dy·nam·ics dī-ˈnam-iks
1
: a branch of mechanics that deals with forces and their relation primarily to the motion but sometimes also to the equilibrium of bodies
2
: psychodynamics
3
: the pattern of change or growth of an object or phenomenon
personality dynamics
population dynamics