Kinetic: meaning, definitions and examples
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kinetic
[ kɪˈnɛtɪk ]
energy and motion
Relating to, caused by, or producing motion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The kinetic energy of the moving car was impressive.
- The dancers moved with kinetic grace.
art
A form of art that depends on movement for its effect.
Synonyms
mobile art, moving sculpture
Examples of usage
- The kinetic sculpture in the museum was mesmerizing.
- She studied kinetic art in college.
Translations
Translations of the word "kinetic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cinético
🇮🇳 गतिज
🇩🇪 kinetisch
🇮🇩 kinetik
🇺🇦 кінетичний
🇵🇱 kinetyczny
🇯🇵 運動の (うんどうの)
🇫🇷 cinétique
🇪🇸 cinético
🇹🇷 kinetik
🇰🇷 운동의 (운동의)
🇸🇦 حركي
🇨🇿 kinetický
🇸🇰 kinetický
🇨🇳 动的 (dòng de)
🇸🇮 kinetičen
🇮🇸 hreyfi
🇰🇿 кинетикалық
🇬🇪 კინეტიკური
🇦🇿 kinetik
🇲🇽 cinético
Word origin
The word 'kinetic' originates from the Greek word 'kinētikos', meaning 'of motion'. It was first used in the mid-19th century in the context of physics to describe energy associated with motion. Over time, the term expanded to encompass art forms that incorporate movement into their design, such as kinetic sculpture. Today, 'kinetic' is commonly used to describe anything related to motion or energy.