dynamics

English

Etymology

From dynamic + -ics.

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Noun

dynamics (uncountable)

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

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Noun

dynamics pl (plural only)

  1. (music) The volume of sound, denoted by such terms as piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, or forte.
  2. (Should we delete(+) this sense?) Forces that stimulate growth, change, or development.
    The changing dynamics in international politics led to such an outcome.

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