thermodynamic
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/ˌθɜːr.moʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪk/
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/ˌθɜː.məʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪk/
heat energy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thermodynamic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'thermos' meaning 'heat' and 'dynamis' meaning 'power'.
Historical Evolution
'thermodynamic' was derived from the Greek words 'thermos' and 'dynamis', and eventually became the modern English word 'thermodynamic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to heat power', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy.
The thermodynamic properties of the system were analyzed.
Synonyms
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