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US/kɪˈnet.ɪk/
UK/kɪˈnet.ɪk/
related to movement, or full of energy and constant movement
In context
Their kinetic live shows keep the crowd dancing all night.
The museum has a kinetic sculpture that turns slowly in the wind.
Some new floors use the kinetic energy of footsteps to produce electricity.
Words that go with kinetic
adjective + noun
- kinetic energyA moving car has a lot of kinetic energy.
- kinetic theoryKinetic theory explains how gas particles move.
- kinetic artKinetic art uses movement as part of the work.
- kinetic sculptureA huge kinetic sculpture hangs in the airport lobby.
- kinetic frictionKinetic friction slowly stops a box sliding across the floor.