Complete Definition of "kinetic"

English

Etymology
From AGr. polytonic|κινη�ικ�� (kin�tikos) "one who puts in motion", from polytonic|κινέ� (kine�) "to move, to put in motion".

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�tɪk|-�tɪk

Adjective
kinetic

  1. Relating to motion

Synonyms
active
animated
dynamic
unflagging
vigorous

Antonyms
lazy
lethargic
sluggish

Derived terms
kinetic art
kinetic energy

Related terms
cinema
kinesis
kinesthetic

Translations
trans-top|relating to motion
Dutch: kinetisch
Finnish: kineettinen
French: cinétique
Greek: κινη�ικ��
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Italian: cinetico
Portuguese: cinético
Russian: кине�и�е�кий (kin'etí�eskij)
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