noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects. uncountable
2. 2
   Loudness of sound.; The changing amplitude or level of a sound wave or selection of audio. plural, plural-only
3. 3
   the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies wordnet
4. 4
   Loudness of sound.; The volume with which music is to be performed, denoted by such terms as piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, or forte. plural, plural-only
5. 5
   Forces that stimulate growth, change, or development. plural, plural-only

   "The changing dynamics in international politics led to such an outcome."

Synonyms

All synonyms

activityactuationaerodynamicsbarodynamicsbiodynamicsfluid dynamics

Example

More examples

"Sinicization is a process that is deeply rooted in the cultural dynamics of China."

Etymology

From dynamic + -ics.

Related phrases

ferrofluid dynamicsfluid dynamicsgas dynamicsgroup dynamicsmodified Newtonian dynamicsmolecular dynamicspopulation dynamicspower dynamicsrigid body dynamicssocial dynamicsthermofluid dynamicsmezzo forte

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