dynamic

Everyday

1. (adjective) A dynamic person is full of energy, ideas and enthusiasm. tree →
2. (adjective) Something dynamic keeps changing, moving or growing. tree →
3. (noun) A dynamic is the way people or things act on each other in a group. tree →
4. (science) Dynamics is the part of physics about forces and how they make things move. tree →
5. (music) Dynamics are how loud or soft music is played. tree →

In the lessons

In science, dynamics studies forces and motion. In music lessons pupils learn dynamics like piano (soft) and forte (loud). In everyday life it praises a lively person or describes a changing situation; «team dynamic» describes how a group gets along. Phrases: a dynamic leader, group dynamics, dynamic range.

Examples

• Our new head teacher is very dynamic and full of ideas. tree →
• The weather is dynamic and can change quickly. tree →
• The music teacher asked us to add dynamics to the song. tree →
• The dynamic in our group changed when Sam joined. tree →
• A dynamic city is always building new things. tree →
• In physics we learned about dynamics and forces. tree →
• She gave a dynamic performance on stage. tree →

Note

Say: dy-NAM-ic. Opposite: static (not moving or changing). «Dynamics» (with s) is the name of the science and the music term; it takes a singular verb in physics («dynamics is…»).