KINETIC

energizing, energising, kinetic

(adjective) supplying motive force; “the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center”- H.O.Taylor

kinetic

(adjective) characterized by motion; “modern dance has been called kinetic pantomime”

kinetic

(adjective) relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith; “kinetic energy”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

kinetic (not comparable)

Relating to motion

Relating to kinesis or motor function

Synonyms

• active

• animated

• dynamic

• seepy

• vigorous

Antonyms

• lazy

• logic

• sluggish

Source: Wiktionary


Ki*net"ic, q. Etym: [Gr. (Physics)

Definition: Moving or causing motion; motory; active, as opposed to latent. Kinetic energy. See Energy, n. 4.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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