kinetisch
kinetic
Relating to or resulting from the motion of a body.
EXAMPLE
Die kinetische Energie des rollenden Balls nimmt zu.
The kinetic energy of the rolling ball increases.
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Meanings
kinetisch
kinetic
In art or design, characterized by actual movement or moving parts.
EXAMPLE
Die Ausstellung zeigt kinetische Skulpturen, die sich durch Motoren bewegen.
The exhibition features kinetic sculptures that are driven by motors.
Forms
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Usage tips
Context clue
Key words usually indicate which meaning is intended: with 'Energie' (energy), 'Masse' (mass), or 'Geschwindigkeit' (speed), 'kinetisch' (kinetic) relates to physics; with 'Skulptur' (sculpture), 'Kunst' (art), or 'Installation' (installation), it relates to art and design.
EXAMPLE
Die kinetische Energie hängt von der Masse und der Geschwindigkeit des Körpers ab.
Kinetic energy depends on the mass and speed of the body.
Die kinetische Skulptur verändert ihre Form durch bewegliche Elemente.
The kinetic sculpture changes its shape through moving elements.
Typical collocations
In physics, 'kinetisch' (kinetic) is particularly common with 'Energie' (energy), describing energy associated with the motion of a body.
EXAMPLE
Durch die höhere Geschwindigkeit besitzt das Fahrzeug mehr kinetische Energie.
The vehicle has more kinetic energy because of its higher speed.
Art context
In art and design, 'kinetisch' (kinetic) is often used with nouns such as 'Skulptur' (sculpture), 'Objekt' (object), 'Installation' (installation), or 'Kunst' (art). It refers to works whose parts actually move or can be moved.
EXAMPLE
Das Museum zeigt mehrere kinetische Objekte mit rotierenden Teilen.
The museum displays several kinetic objects with rotating parts.
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