Kinetic
kəˈnɛtɪk
adjective
relating to or resulting from motion
The word 'kinetic' is derived from the Greek word 'kinesis' meaning motion. It is used to describe something that is related to or caused by motion or movement.
See how James Joyce, Isaac Asimov and 2 other authors use "kinetic", with its meaning, pronunciation and real book examples.
Examples from books
He was still optimistic, but it was a less kinetic, a more thoughtful optimism.
H. G. Wells
The War of the Worlds
He couldn’t work with individuals over any length of time; any more than you could apply kinetic theory of gases to single molecules.
Isaac Asimov
Foundation 1 - Foundation
She is gliding down the antebellum tree-lined lanes of White Columns, one microplantation after another, still coasting on the residual kinetic energy boost that originated in the fuel in Studley the Teenager's gas tank.
Neal Stephenson
Snow Crash
He preferred himself to see another’s face and listen to another’s words by which potential narration was realised and kinetic temperament relieved.
James Joyce
Ulysses
