kinetic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith
    • kinetic energy
  2. adjective satellite characterized by motion
    • modern dance has been called kinetic pantomime
  3. adjective satellite supplying motive force
    energizing; energising.
    • the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center"- H.O.Taylor

WordNet

Ki*net"ic adjective
Etymology
Gr. , from to move.
Definitions
  1. (Physics) Moving or causing motion; motory; active, as opposed to latent.

Webster 1913