dy|nam|ic

dy|nam|ic «dy NAM ihk», adjective, noun.

–adj.

1. of or having to do with energy or force in motion.

2. of or having to do with force producing motion.

3. of or having to do with the science of dynamics.

4. Figurative. active; forceful; energetic: »

a dynamic personality, dynamic plans.

SYNONYM(S): potent, effective.

5. Medicine. functional; not organic: »

a dynamic disease.

6. (of a computer memory) requiring electrical recharging to retain data; not static: »

In the “dynamic” version developed by Texas Instruments…the method of storage is not permanent, but must be refreshed regularly (New Scientist).

–n.

1. the science of dynamics.

2. Figurative. active force: »

It is regular worship which continually reconstitutes the Church and gives it its dynamic (Maclean's).

╂[< Greek dynamikós < dýnamis power < dýnasthai be powerful]