kinetic
adjective
Relating to or resulting from motion; characterized by movement or activity.
Etymology
From Greek kinetikos "moving," from kinein "to move," from the Proto-Indo-European root *keie- "to set in motion."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The kinetic sculpture moved with the wind."
- 2.
"Her kinetic energy filled the dance floor."
- 3.
"Kinetic art transforms with viewer movement or environmental changes."
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Fun Fact
Kinetic energy is the energy of motion: KE = ½mv². Alexander Calder pioneered kinetic sculpture with his mobiles, and the term "kinetic art" was coined by Naum Gabo in 1920.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (K, I, N, E, T, I, C)
Scrabble Value: 13 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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