kinetic energy

noun

: energy associated with motion

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The Austrian start-up is pioneering the commercialization of new technology that converts the kinetic energy of vehicles into clean electricity. David Prosser, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 When subjected to stress, the sponge-like matrix allows the material to deform predictably and absorb vast amounts of kinetic energy rather than snap. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026 The company said Omni's videos will appear more realistic than videos created by other models because of its understanding of forces like gravity, kinetic energy and fluid dynamics. ABC News, 19 May 2026 Cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo’s camerawork is a marvel of kinetic energy, full of breathtaking pans and tracking sequences that eschew the usual jumpy handheld approach to scenes with this kind of intensity. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for kinetic energy

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kinetic energy was in 1870

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“Kinetic energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinetic%20energy. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

kinetic energy

noun
: energy associated with motion

Medical Definition

kinetic energy

noun
: energy associated with motion

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