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kinetic

1

[ ki-net-ik, kahy- ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to motion.
  2. caused by motion.
  3. characterized by movement:

    Running and dancing are kinetic activities.



-kinetic

2
  1. a combining form found on adjectives that correspond to nouns ending in -kinesia or -kinesis:

    bradykinetic.

kinetic

/ kaɪ-; kɪˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

  1. relating to, characterized by, or caused by motion
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • °ì¾±Ëˆ²Ô±ð³Ù¾±³¦²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • °ì¾±Â·²Ô±ð³Ùi·³¦²¹±ô·±ô²â adverb
  • ²Ô´Ç²Ôk¾±Â·²Ô±ð³Ùi³¦ adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of kinetic1

1850–55; < Greek °ìÄ«²Ôŧ³Ù¾±°ìó²õ moving, equivalent to °ìÄ«²Ôŧ- (verbid stem of °ìÄ«²Ô±ðî²Ô to move) + -tikos -tic

Origin of kinetic2

< Greek °ìÄ«²Ôŧ³Ù ( ó²õ ) ( kineto- ) + -ic
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of kinetic1

C19: from Greek °ì¾±²Ôŧ³Ù¾±°ì´Ç²õ, from kinein to move
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Other scientists have suggested possible deflection tactics like lasers, kinetic impactors and so-called “gravity tractors.â€

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So, these experts say, we need to deflect a variety of space rocks to see if they all respond the same way to a kinetic impactor.

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Israel’s military campaign, while impressive tactically, has relied solely on the kinetic aspects of conflict, entirely neglecting the political component, and condemning future generations on all sides to the same fate — perpetual war.

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Martin and Dan Lindsay don’t shy away from the violence Turner experienced during her marriage, but “Tina,†rich with archival clips of Turner’s raw, kinetic live performances, is also a celebration of her singular charisma.

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So kinetic action against the programme would require a vast deployment of force.

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