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dynamic

Main Entry:: ¹dy·nam·ic
Pronunciation:: \dī-ˈna-mik\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: French dynamique, from Greek dynamikos powerful, from dynamis power, from dynasthai to be able
Date:: 1799

1also dy·nam·i·cal

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\-mi-kəl\ a: of or relating to physical force or energy b: of or relating to dynamics2 a: marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change b: energetic, forceful <a dynamic personality>3of random-access memory : requiring periodic refreshment of charge in order to retain data

— dy·nam·i·cal·ly

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\-mi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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