Adjective… tournament blackjack is more dynamic, and more complex, than simply playing against the house. Michael Kaplan, Cigar Aficionado, December 2002Indeed, one of the most dynamic influences on family life and society in the last century was the extension of concepts to individual worth and human rights. Perdita Huston, Ms., December 2001/January 2002The new dynamic duo have little in common but a bright orange ball. Stephen Rodrick, ESPN, 3 Apr. 2000 an exciting and dynamic performance the dynamic theory of heat Noun… the high-tech world is, at heart, a cruel, unforgiving place ruled by the merciless dynamics of the marketplace. Michiko Kakutani, New York Times, 27 June 2002… my memory of specific events is sketchy, but the general emotional flavor is engraved on my mind as a classic example of my family's bent dynamic. Florence King, National Review, 15 Oct. 2001… the Cambrian Explosion, created the evolutionary dynamic that produced most of the species that subsequently populated the earth, from insects and fish to dinosaurs and humans. J. Madeleine Nash, Time, 20 Aug. 2001Raisons d'état, not the dynamics of capitalism, created the American thrust for world influence. Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., The Cycles of American History, 1986 the dynamic between a doctor and a patient Group dynamics are important to consider. The dynamics of this class are different from those of other classes. Disease was a central dynamic in the decrease in population. a study on famine and population dynamicsSee More
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Regarded as one of the most dynamic performers in music today, Carti transforms his trap and cloud rap songs into full-on rock anthems in a live setting.cleveland, 18 Sep. 2022 Missouri State has one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in FCS.Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2022 Hill, the former Kansas City Chiefs star who caught eight passes on 12 targets in his Miami debut after the Dolphins traded for him in the offseason, remains one of the most dynamic playmakers in football. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2022 The teams that come out throwing in the first half are generally the NFL’s best — the most dynamic offenses, the most successful teams, and the two Super Bowl participants. Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 Longhorn Bijan Robinson could be the most dynamic running back in the nation averaging 6.5 yards a carry over 291 career attempts. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 9 Sep. 2022 Then last season, the Bengals had the most dynamic offense in the NFL. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 The Raiders also added one of the most dynamic weapons in football in wideout Davante Adams, a two-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler, to team with tight end Darren Waller and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow. Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 One of the most dynamic parts of the labor force during recessions is part-time work. Daniel Altman, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022
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In the best cases, these bonds transcend any simplistic dynamic of a caregiver and a person being cared for, instead embodying a profound reciprocity. Julie Halpert, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2022 The sisters were photographed animatedly watching the match between Serena Williams and Anett Kontaveit, which Williams won 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2. Gigi previously opened up about the dynamic with her family for Harper's BAZAAR's August 2021 cover story. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Sep. 2022 Don’t get locked into a dynamic of this sort long-term!Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 What about the family dynamic helped you with your portrayal? Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022 Without going into detail about the dynamic between himself and aggrieved parties, Murray explained his perspective on the situation and its aftermath. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 30 Apr. 2022 In the net zero era, here’s what businesses need to know about the new power dynamic, reveals Euan Davis, who leads Cognizant’s thought leadership. Euan Davis, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 Scientists across disciplines have long known about this dynamic, but the Nature paper was able to pinpoint — at least in the case of brain-wide association studies — how many participants are needed to avoid it.New York Times, 19 Apr. 2022 Scott opened up about the family dynamic during an interview for XXL Magazine's Winter 2019 cover story. Janae Mckenzie, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
borrowed from French dynamique or New Latin dynamicus "relating to physical force or energy," borrowed from Greek dynamikós "powerful, efficacious," from dýnamis "power, strength, capability" (i-stem derivative, with suffixal -m-, of dýnamai, dýnasthai "to be able, have the strength or capability (to do something), be equivalent to," of uncertain origin) + -ikos-ic entry 1
Note: French dynamique and New Latin dynamicus were popularized, if not introduced, by Gottfried Wilhelm leibniz. The Greek verb dýnamai appears to have been an original nasal present with the -n- infix generalized throughout the paradigm. If an Indo-European base *deu̯h2- (or *deh2u̯-?) "to fit together, join" is reconstructible on the basis of Tocharian B tsuwa "(it) adhered, cohered," Germanic *taujan- "to prepare, make" (see taw entry 1), then dy-n-a- may be allied; assumed is an approximate sense development "be joined" > "fit, be suitable" > "be capable."
Noun
borrowed from French dynamique, noun derivative of dynamiquedynamic entry 1