Synonyms for kinetic
kɪˈnɛt ɪk, kaɪ-ki·net·ic

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1. kineticadjective

   Synonyms:
   vigorous, dynamic, seepy, active, animated

   Antonyms:
   logic, lazy, sluggish

2. kineticadjective

   Of or relating to motion

   Synonyms:
   active, dynamic, seepy, vigorous, animated

   Antonyms:
   lazy, logic, sluggish

3. kineticadjective

   Of or relating to kinesis

   Synonyms:
   seepy, active, vigorous, dynamic, animated

   Antonyms:
   logic, sluggish, lazy

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. kineticadjective

   relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith

   "kinetic energy"

   Synonyms:
   energizing, energising

   Antonyms:
   unmoving, nonmoving, undynamic, adynamic

2. kineticadjective

   characterized by motion

   "modern dance has been called kinetic pantomime"

   Synonyms:
   energizing, energising

   Antonyms:
   adynamic, unmoving, nonmoving, undynamic

3. energizing, energising, kineticadjective

   supplying motive force

   "the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center"- H.O.Taylor

   Synonyms:
   energising, energizing

   Antonyms:
   nonmoving, adynamic, unmoving, undynamic

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1. List of paraphrases for "kinetic":

   kinetics

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1. Melissa Dalton:

   Because we have not yet been able to definitively assess what these recent objects are, we have acted out of an abundance of caution to protect our security and interests, the spy balloon from (China) was of course different in that we knew precisely what (it) was. These most recent objects do not pose a kinetic military threat, but their path in proximity to sensitive (defense) sites and the altitude that they were flying could be a hazard to civilian aviation and thus raised concerns.

2. State John Kerry:

   There are various ways in which countries can contribute. They don't necessarily have to be troops (engaged in) kinetic action.

3. Stephen Hargarten:

   The bullet enters the body, and the energy, as it dissipates, tissues stretch and lacerate, bones fracture. The bullet and its kinetic energy causes acute injury, we advocate for research funding support so we can seek better ways to prevent these injuries and to improve the treatment of these injuries that impact long-term disabilities.

4. President Obama on Wednesday:

   The authorization I propose would provide the flexibility to conduct ground combat operations in other more limited circumstances, such as rescue operations involving U.S. or coalition personnel or the use of special operations forces to take military action against ISIL leadership, it would also authorize the use of U.S. forces in situations where ground combat operations are not expected or intended, such as intelligence collection and sharing, missions to enable kinetic strikes or the provision of operational planning and other forms of advice and assistance to partner forces.

5. Michael Firenze:

   It looks worse than it was, quantum does kinetic energy storage – the way it is installed is very, very safe.