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hydrodynamically

hydrodynamically

1 8.0
In a way that helps moving through water with less resistance
  • adverb
  • /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪkli/
  • Specialized
: hidrodinámicamente
  • The fish's body is shaped hydrodynamically for efficient swimming.

Examples

  • The new submarine moves hydrodynamically to reduce resistance in the water.

  • Engineers tested the model hydrodynamically to ensure it would perform well in strong currents.

  • The boat was designed hydrodynamically for better speed.

  • She explained how the water flows hydrodynamically around the structure.

  • The boat was hydrodynamically shaped to improve its speed and efficiency in the water.

  • Engineers tested the model to ensure it moved hydrodynamically through the water during the simulations.

  • Swimmers often wear suits that are hydrodynamically designed to reduce drag while gliding through the pool.

Synonyms

hydraulically
vshydrodynamically
  • Specialized
1 6.8

Using the pressure or movement of a liquid like oil to make a machine work

relates more broadly to fluid flow rather than mechanical pressure

How Hydrodynamic

optimally
5 5.9
hydrodynamically
  • Specialized
1 8.0
smoothly
132 2.3
clumsily
11 2.8

Surface Forms

hydrodynamically positive

Morphology

hydrodynamically = hydrodynamic (transparent) = hydrodynamic + ally

The adverb is formed from the adjective 'hydrodynamic' with the regular adverbial suffix '-ally', so the meaning is predictable.

Etymology

Hydrodynamically combines hydro- ('water') and dynamic ('movement' or 'force'), so it basically means 'in the way water moves'; that's why we say something moves hydrodynamically when it is shaped or moves to flow well in water.