Definition of "dynamic" in Anglais

adjective

1. Changing; active; in motion.

   • The environment is dynamic, changing with the years and the seasons.
   • dynamic economy

2. Powerful; energetic.

   • He was a dynamic and engaging speaker.

3. Able to change and adapt.

4. (music) Having to do with the volume of sound.

   • The dynamic marking in bar 40 is forte.

5. (computing) Happening at runtime instead of being predetermined at compile time.

   • dynamic allocation
   • dynamic IP addresses
   • the dynamic resizing of an array

6. Pertaining to dynamics, the branch of mechanics concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.

7. (grammar) Of a verb: not stative, but fientive; indicating continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.

noun

1. A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.

   • Watch the dynamic between the husband and wife when they disagree.

2. (physics) A moving force.

   • The study of fluid dynamics quantifies turbulent and laminar flows.

3. (music) The varying loudness or volume of a song or the markings that indicate the loudness.

   • If you pay attention to the dynamics as you play, it's a very moving piece.

4. (music) A symbol in a musical score that indicates the desired level of volume.

5. (grammar) A verb that indicates continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.