dynamics

/dɑɪˈnæm.ɪks/
noun

The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Noun 3 meanings

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

  2. Loudness of sound.

  3. Forces that stimulate growth, change, or development.

    “The changing dynamics in international politics led to such an outcome.”

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Where it comes from

Etymology

From dynamic + -ics.

DYNAMICS at a glance

DYNAMICS has 8 letters and scores 16 points in Scrabble (D 2 + Y 4 + N 1 + A 1 + M 3 + I 1 + C 3 + S 1) and 18 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #6,135 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

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