Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

dynamic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
/daɪˈnæmɪk/

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress; energetic and forceful.

"She is a dynamic leader who inspires her team."

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dynamics

noun
/daɪˈnæmɪks/

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

"The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined."

noun
/ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

"She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company."

dynasty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/ˈdaɪ.nə.sti/

a sequence of rulers from the same family or line; a powerful family or group

"The Ming dynasty ruled China for nearly three centuries."

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dyne

noun
/daɪn/

A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.

"The physicist measured the force in dynes."

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dys-

prefix
/dɪs-/

A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.

"Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment."

noun
/ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.

"Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war."

dysfunctional definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective
dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

Not operating normally or properly.

"The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors."

noun
/dɪsˈlɛksiə/

A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.

"The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia."

adjective
/dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.

"After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable."