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kinetic

Pronunciation: [kɪˈnɛtɪk]

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Learn how to use kinetic in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physics”

(adjective) related to movement or motion. When something is kinetic, it means it's active and moving around. For example, when you kick a ball, that ball is in kinetic energy because it is moving.

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The kinetic energy of the car increased as it sped down the road.

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The book was not kinetic at all; it just sat on the shelf and didn’t move.

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What happens to kinetic energy when the car slows down?

Context: “general activity”

(adjective) describing things that involve physical activity or energy. Kinetic can also mean lively and full of energy. For example, a kinetic dance performance is full of movement and excitement.

Example

The kinetic art installation attracted many visitors with its moving parts.

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The lecture was so dull that it felt anything but kinetic.

Example

How does kinetic art differ from traditional art?

How to pronounce kinetic

Pronunciation: [kɪˈnɛtɪk]

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