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kinetic

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore K words

relating to or resulting from motion; lively and dynamic

Word origin: From Greek kinetikos, moving, from kinein, to move.

In a sentence

Kinetic in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing kinetic in a sentence.

The kinetic energy of the rushing water powered the entire mill.

The sculpture was kinetic, its panels shifting with the breeze to cast ever-changing shadows.

Synonyms
dynamicenergeticactivevigorous
Antonyms
Usage & nuance

Using “kinetic” well

Kinetic relates to motion and, by extension, to lively energy and dynamism, which sets it against static and inert.

Common questions

Questions about “kinetic

Kinetic (adjective) means relating to or resulting from motion; lively and dynamic
Here is kinetic used in an example sentence: "The kinetic energy of the rushing water powered the entire mill." Another example: "The sculpture was kinetic, its panels shifting with the breeze to cast ever-changing shadows."
Common synonyms for kinetic include dynamic, energetic, active, vigorous.
Antonyms of kinetic include static, inert, motionless, dormant.
Kinetic clusters with dynamic, energetic, active, and vigorous. Its antonyms static, inert, motionless, and dormant mark the contrast.
Yes. Kinetic is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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