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Webster 1913 Edition

Dynamics

Dy-nam′ics

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Noun.
1.
That branch of mechanics which treats of the motion of bodies
(Kinematics)
and the action of forces in producing or changing their motion
(kinetics)
. Dynamics is held by some recent writers to include statics and not kinematics.
2.
The moving moral, as well as physical, forces of any kind, or the laws which relate to them.
3.
(Mus.)
That department of musical science which relates to, or treats of, the power of tones.

Webster 1828 Edition

Dynamics

DYNAMICS

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Noun.
[Gr., power.] That branch of mechanical philosophy which treats of the force of moving bodies; the science of moving powers, and the effect of moving bodies acting on each other and producing motion.

Definition 2024

dynamics

dynamics

English

Noun

dynamics pl ‎(plural only)

  1. (mechanics) The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
  2. (music) The volume of the sound, such as piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, and forte.

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From dynamic +‎ -ics.

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