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How to pronounce kinetic

IPA transcription: [kə'nɛtɪk]

Pronunciation variants: [kə'nɛtɪk][kɪ'nɛtɪk]

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Adjective

  • relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith

    “kinetic energy”

Adjective

  • characterized by motion

    “modern dance has been called kinetic pantomime”

  • supplying motive force; - H.O.Taylor

    “the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center”

Usage examples

  • He was the inventor of infimetric and akinetic exercise equipment.
  • Most of the energy will be absorbed by kinetic friction.
  • Most of the energy will be absorbed by kinetic friction.
  • Most of the energy will be absorbed by kinetic friction.
  • An example is the calculation of the rotational kinetic energy of the Earth.
  • For example, Michaelis-Menten kinetics can be derived assuming equilibrium instead of steady state.
  • Hence the measurement quantifies the stoichiometry of the complexes as well as kinetics.
  • The wind was supplied by a Kinetic Blower worked by an electric motor.
  • This equation is derived from kinetic theory of gases using Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution function.
  • Rose's films are heavily influenced by modern, hyperkinetic action movies and video games.