adj. & n.
--adj. (also dynamical)
1. energetic; active; potent.
2 Physics a concerning motive force (opp. STATIC). b concerning force in actual operation.
3 of or concerning dynamics.
4 Mus. relating to the volume of sound.
5 Philos. relating to dynamism.
6 (as dynamical) Theol. (of inspiration) endowing with divine power, not impelling mechanically.
--n.
1. an energizing or motive force.
2 Mus. DYNAMICS 3.
Phrases and idioms:
dynamic equilibrium see EQUILIBRIUM. dynamic viscosity see VISCOSITY.
Derivatives:
dynamically adv.
Etymology: F dynamique f. Gk dunamikos f. dunamis power