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dynamical

 

[ daɪˈnæmɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

scientific term

The term 'dynamical' refers to the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them. It contrasts with statics, which studies bodies at rest. In mathematics and physics, dynamical systems are used to model and analyze complex behaviors in various systems, such as weather patterns, population growth, or economic shifts. Understanding the dynamical properties of a system is crucial for predicting future states based on initial conditions.

Synonyms

active, changing, kinetic

Examples of usage

  • Dynamical systems theory helps to predict outcomes.
  • He studied the dynamical behavior of the molecules.
  • The dynamical equations describe the motion of the vehicle.

Translations

Translations of the word "dynamical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dinâmico

🇮🇳 गतिशील

🇩🇪 dynamisch

🇮🇩 dinamis

🇺🇦 динамічний

🇵🇱 dynamiczny

🇯🇵 動的 (どうてき)

🇫🇷 dynamique

🇪🇸 dinámico

🇹🇷 dinamik

🇰🇷 동적 (동적)

🇸🇦 ديناميكي

🇨🇿 dynamický

🇸🇰 dynamický

🇨🇳 动态 (dòngtài)

🇸🇮 dinamičen

🇮🇸 dýnamískur

🇰🇿 динамикалық

🇬🇪 დინამიური

🇦🇿 dinamik

🇲🇽 dinámico

Etymology

The word 'dynamical' originates from the Greek word 'dunamis', meaning power or force. It was adopted into English in the late 19th century as a borrowing from French 'dynamique', which was used in the context of physical sciences. In physical and mathematical discourse, 'dynamical' specifically began to be associated with systems and equations governing motion, as scientists sought to formalize the study of moving bodies and their interactions. The development of calculus and Newtonian physics further propelled the use of the term as scholars described the laws of motion and forces. Over time, 'dynamical' has maintained a significant place in scientific terminology, especially in mechanics, chaos theory, and various branches of engineering, continuing to evolve as new discoveries are made.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,252, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.