kinetic

adjective

ki·net·ic kə-ˈne-tik How to pronounce kinetic (audio)

also

kī-

: of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith

: active, lively

: dynamic, energizing

a kinetic performer

: of or relating to kinetic art

kinetically

kə-ˈne-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce kinetic (audio)

also kī-

adverb

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Kinetic comes from the Greek word kinētikos, meaning "of motion," which in turn traces to the verb kinein, meaning "to move." Compared to some other English words that have their roots in Greek, kinetic is a relatively young English word; the earliest evidence we have of its use is from the 19th century. Although it deals with the motion of images rather than material bodies, the word cinema is also related to kinein. The verb kinein is the source of the Greek kinēma, meaning "movement," to which the French referred in the coining of their cinématographe. Cinématographe is the word that gave rise to the English word cinematograph, of which cinema is simply a shortened form.

Example Sentences

the novel's plot is kinetic and fast-paced, and its effect on the reader is much like that of a surfeit of caffeine the loft district is the locus of the city's kinetic arts scene

Recent Examples on the Web The walls of a neighboring gallery were hung with various oil paintings: kinetic, angry abstractions in which a few figurative elements—a severed artery?—could be discerned.

Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 In cyberspace proxy wars, at what point could a cyberattack warrant a kinetic response?

Matt Georgy, Forbes, 19 July 2022 An artist was tending to a kinetic sculpture set on the floor, a complex network of silicone skin pumping and recycling what looked like blood from two gallon-size jars.

New York Times, 20 July 2022 Symptoms vary but include obvious pain, tendinitis, and numbness at the foot and ankle as well as more sneaky complaints up the kinetic chain like knee and hip pain.

Esther Smith, Outside Online, 22 Sep. 2021 This kinetic sculpture inspired by an epic 12th century Persian poem is on view Aug. 14 through June 19.

Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 In 1950, Rickey devoted himself full time to making kinetic sculpture.

Lance Esplund, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 Train to Busan is a full-throttle horror film, a kinetic action picture, and one of the only movies about the undead that may let you off with a lump in your throat.

Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 25 June 2022 Now, just like the batteries themselves, the scientists and researchers developing ASSBs need to turn that potential energy into something kinetic—a real product with enough power to shake the entire automotive industry.

Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 21 June 2022 See More

kinetic

adjective

as in energetic

having much high-spirited energy and movement the novel's plot is kinetic and fast-paced, and its effect on the reader is much like that of a surfeit of caffeine

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

energetic
animated
animate
active
lively
brisk
bouncing
playful
spirited
jazzy
enthusiastic
vivacious
sparky
zippy
cheerful
peppy
awake
jaunty
frisky
sprightly
racy
springy
perky
gay
vital
mettlesome
spanking
agile
snappy
airy
pert
pizazzy
pizzazzy
bright
effervescent
up
dashing
spiffy
buoyant
dapper
exuberant
eager
nimble
spry
ebullient
on the go
impish
upbeat
boisterous
chipper
chirpy
sparkly
bubbly
alert
nervous
agog
frolicsome
open-eyed
chirrupy
keen
pixieish
wide-awake
skittish
high-spirited
high-strung

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

languid
inanimate
lackadaisical
inactive
leaden
vapid
inert
dead
listless
lifeless
spiritless
limp
lazy
sluggish
indolent
languorous
torpid
unambitious
lethargic
languishing
weary
tired
sleepy
stolid
phlegmatic
impassive
apathetic
boring
tedious
dull
irksome

as in buzzing

marked by much life, movement, or activity the loft district is the locus of the city's kinetic arts scene

Synonyms & Similar Words

buzzing
vibrant
animated
busy
brisk
lively
crowded
humming
thriving
rousing
populous
stirring
bustling
hopping
flourishing
abubble
astir
happening
teeming
swarming
abuzz
alive
aboil
overflowing
abounding
thronging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

inactive
dead
lifeless
sleepy
asleep

单词	kinetic
释义	kinetic adjective ki·net·ic kə-ˈne-tik also kī- 1 : of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith 2 a : active, lively b : dynamic, energizing a kinetic performer 3 : of or relating to kinetic art kinetically kə-ˈne-ti-k(ə-)lē also kī- adverb Did you know? Kinetic comes from the Greek word kinētikos, meaning "of motion," which in turn traces to the verb kinein, meaning "to move." Compared to some other English words that have their roots in Greek, kinetic is a relatively young English word; the earliest evidence we have of its use is from the 19th century. Although it deals with the motion of images rather than material bodies, the word cinema is also related to kinein. The verb kinein is the source of the Greek kinēma, meaning "movement," to which the French referred in the coining of their cinématographe. Cinématographe is the word that gave rise to the English word cinematograph, of which cinema is simply a shortened form. Synonyms active airy animate animated bouncing brisk energetic frisky gay jaunty jazzy lively mettlesome peppy perky pert pizzazzy pizazzy racy snappy spanking sparky spirited sprightly springy vital vivacious zippy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the novel's plot is kinetic and fast-paced, and its effect on the reader is much like that of a surfeit of caffeine the loft district is the locus of the city's kinetic arts scene Recent Examples on the Web The walls of a neighboring gallery were hung with various oil paintings: kinetic, angry abstractions in which a few figurative elements—a severed artery?—could be discerned. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 In cyberspace proxy wars, at what point could a cyberattack warrant a kinetic response? Matt Georgy, Forbes, 19 July 2022 An artist was tending to a kinetic sculpture set on the floor, a complex network of silicone skin pumping and recycling what looked like blood from two gallon-size jars. New York Times, 20 July 2022 Symptoms vary but include obvious pain, tendinitis, and numbness at the foot and ankle as well as more sneaky complaints up the kinetic chain like knee and hip pain. Esther Smith, Outside Online, 22 Sep. 2021 This kinetic sculpture inspired by an epic 12th century Persian poem is on view Aug. 14 through June 19. Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 In 1950, Rickey devoted himself full time to making kinetic sculpture. Lance Esplund, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 Train to Busan is a full-throttle horror film, a kinetic action picture, and one of the only movies about the undead that may let you off with a lump in your throat. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 25 June 2022 Now, just like the batteries themselves, the scientists and researchers developing ASSBs need to turn that potential energy into something kinetic—a real product with enough power to shake the entire automotive industry. Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 21 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Greek kinētikos, from kinētos, from kinein — see -kinesis First Known Use 1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing kinetic kinetic theory kinetic art kinetic energy kinetic theory kinetic art kinetic energy Kids Definition kinetic adjective ki·net·ic kə-ˈne-tik kī- : relating to the motions of objects and the forces associated with them kinetic energy Medical Definition kinetic adjective ki·net·ic kə-ˈnet-ik kī- : of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith kinetic adjective 1 as in energetic having much high-spirited energy and movement the novel's plot is kinetic and fast-paced, and its effect on the reader is much like that of a surfeit of caffeine Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance energetic animated animate active lively brisk bouncing playful spirited jazzy enthusiastic vivacious sparky zippy cheerful peppy awake jaunty frisky sprightly racy springy perky gay vital mettlesome spanking agile snappy airy pert pizazzy pizzazzy bright effervescent up dashing spiffy buoyant dapper exuberant eager nimble spry ebullient on the go impish upbeat boisterous chipper chirpy sparkly bubbly alert nervous agog frolicsome open-eyed chirrupy keen pixieish wide-awake skittish high-spirited high-strung Antonyms & Near Antonyms languid inanimate lackadaisical inactive leaden vapid inert dead listless lifeless spiritless limp lazy sluggish indolent languorous torpid unambitious lethargic languishing weary tired sleepy stolid phlegmatic impassive apathetic boring tedious dull irksome See More 2 as in buzzing marked by much life, movement, or activity the loft district is the locus of the city's kinetic arts scene Synonyms & Similar Words buzzing vibrant animated busy brisk lively crowded humming thriving rousing populous stirring bustling hopping flourishing abubble astir happening teeming swarming abuzz alive aboil overflowing abounding thronging Antonyms & Near Antonyms inactive dead lifeless sleepy asleep
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