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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According to Guinness World Records, the largest iced coffee is 14,228.1 liters and was created by Caffé Bene (South Korea), in Yangju, South Korea, on 17 July 2014. They poured iced black Americano on the giant cup that measured 3.3 meters tall and 2.62 meters wide.

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