Kinetic
/kɪˈnɛtɪk/noun
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Did you know?The root 'kinēsis' in Greek not only means motion but was also associated with the dynamic forces of the universe, linking it to the concept of life itself.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
κίνησις (kīnēsis)
“A movement or motion, often imbued with a sense of energy or life.”
Late Latin
Latin
kineticus
“Of or relating to motion; borrowed directly from Greek.”
17th Century
English
kinetic
“Pertaining to motion; first used in scientific contexts to describe the energy of moving bodies.”
Modern English
English
kinetic
“Adopted into the modern lexicon, linking science and the philosophy of movement.”
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