nondynamic
- adjective
- /ˌnɒnˈdaɪnæmɪk/
- The sculpture was designed to be entirely nondynamic, remaining unchanged in its position and appearance over time.
Examples
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Whereas a number of theorists from Iser through to Perry and Phelan have paid attention to the dynamic aspects of narrative, such attention is by no means the rule, and categories for text analysis still tend to highlight the nondynamic, structural side.
Academic text (2001) -
Nondynamic and cyclical time are introduced in Fortes's theoretical framework to cross out history, the third type of time, which is included by Fortes in the category of "duration time" and is dealt with as "an extrinsic factor having no critical influence on the structure of social events or organization" (1949:1).
Academic text (1998) -
The policies of the organization are nondynamic, designed to ensure stability without frequent changes.
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His approach to the project was nondynamic, focusing on fixed principles rather than adapting to new trends.
Synonyms
Not moving or changing over time
Staying in the same place and not changing position
Staying the same over time
Not moving or changing, used about forces on objects in balance
Not moving and fixed in one place
Unable to move or be moved easily
Showing little energy or excitement
Antonyms
How Dynamic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word nondynamic combines non- ('not') and dynamic ('full of change or power'), just like the common word dynamic. So, nondynamic means 'not changing' or 'not active', which is why we use it for something static or fixed.