Dynamical
(adjective)
- Relating to dynamics, the branch of mechanics concerned with the motion of bodies under the action of forces.
- Relating to the forces and energy involved in motion or change.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from late latin dynamicus, from greek dunamikos "powerful", from dunamis "power".
Examples:
- The study of planetary motion is a branch of dynamical systems theory.
- The dynamical systems of the solar system are complex and difficult to predict.
- Dynamical simulations are used to study the behavior of complex systems.
- The dynamical properties of a fluid are studied in fluid dynamics.
- The dynamical evolution of stars is studied in stellar dynamics.