Dynamic vs. Function

Dynamic vs. Function — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Dynamic and Function

Dynamicadjective

Changing; active; in motion.

The environment is dynamic, changing with the years and the seasons.dynamic economy

Functionnoun

What something does or is used for.

Dynamicadjective

Powerful; energetic.

He was a dynamic and engaging speaker.

Functionnoun

A professional or official position.

Dynamicadjective

Able to change and adapt.

Functionnoun

An official or social occasion.

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Dynamicadjective

(music) Having to do with the volume of sound.

The dynamic marking in bar 40 is forte.

Functionnoun

A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.

Dynamicadjective

(computing) Happening at runtime instead of being predetermined at compile time.

dynamic allocationdynamic IP addressesthe dynamic resizing of an array

Functionnoun

(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.

Dynamicadjective

Pertaining to dynamics, the branch of mechanics concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.

Functionnoun

(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.

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Dynamicadjective

(grammar) Of a verb: not stative, but fientive; indicating continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.

Functionnoun

(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.

Dynamicnoun

A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.

Watch the dynamic between the husband and wife when they disagree.

Functionnoun

(chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.

Dynamicnoun

(physics) A moving force.

The study of fluid dynamics quantifies turbulent and laminar flows.

Functionnoun

(anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.

Dynamicnoun

(music) The varying loudness or volume of a song or the markings that indicate the loudness.

If you pay attention to the dynamics as you play, it's a very moving piece.

Functionverb

(intransitive) To have a function.

Dynamicnoun

(music) A symbol in a musical score that indicates the desired level of volume.

Functionverb

(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.

Dynamicnoun

(grammar) A verb that indicates continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.

Functionnoun

a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set

Dynamicnoun

an efficient incentive;

they hoped it would act as a spiritual dynamic on all churches

Functionnoun

what something is used for;

the function of an auger is to bore holesballet is beautiful but what use is it?

Dynamicadjective

characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality;

a dynamic marketa dynamic speakerthe dynamic president of the firm

Functionnoun

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group;

the function of a teacherthe government must do its partplay its role

Dynamicadjective

of or relating to dynamics

Functionnoun

a relation such that one thing is dependent on another;

height is a function of ageprice is a function of supply and demand

Dynamicadjective

expressing action rather than a state of being; used of verbs (e.g. `to run') and participial adjectives (e.g. `running' in `running water')

Functionnoun

a formal or official social gathering or ceremony;

it was a black-tie function

Functionnoun

a vaguely specified social event;

the party was quite an affairan occasion arranged to honor the presidenta seemingly endless round of social functions

Functionnoun

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

Functionverb

perform as expected when applied;

The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged inDoes this old car still run well?This old radio doesn't work anymore

Functionverb

serve a purpose, role, or function;

The tree stump serves as a tableThe female students served as a control groupThis table would serve very wellHis freedom served him wellThe table functions as a desk

Functionverb

perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function;

His wife officiated as his private secretary