antidynamic
|an-ti-dy-nam-ic|
/ˌæn.tiˈdaɪ.nə.mɪk/
against change or dynamism
Etymology
'antidynamic' is formed from the Greek prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' + 'dynamic', ultimately from Greek 'dunamikos' from 'dunamis' meaning 'power' or 'force'.
'dynamic' entered English via French and Latin from Greek 'dunamikos'; 'anti-' is a Greek prefix. The compound 'antidynamic' is a modern English formation combining these elements to mean 'against dynamic(ism)'.
Initially the elements meant 'against power' or 'against force' in a literal sense; over time the compound has come to mean 'opposed to change or dynamism' in social, technical, or descriptive contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not dynamic; opposing or resisting change, movement, or energetic activity; static or inert in character.
The committee adopted an antidynamic approach, preferring established procedures over new initiatives.
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Adverb 1
in a way that opposes dynamism or change; in a static, resistant, or unchanging manner.
When faced with the proposal, the board responded antidynamically, blocking all attempts at reform.
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Last updated: 2025/08/30 19:04