Dynamic vs. Function — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Dynamic and Function
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Dynamic
Of or relating to energy or to objects in motion.
Function
An activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing
Bridges perform the function of providing access across water
Bodily functions
Dynamic
Of or relating to the study of dynamics.
Function
A relation or expression involving one or more variables
The function (bx + c)
Dynamic
Characterized by continuous change, activity, or progress
A dynamic housing market.
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Function
A thing dependent on another factor or factors
Class shame is a function of social power
Dynamic
Characterized by much activity and vigor, especially in bringing about change; energetic and forceful.
Function
A large or formal social event or ceremony
He was obliged to attend party functions
Dynamic
Of or relating to variation of intensity, as in musical sound.
Function
Work or operate in a proper or particular way
Her liver is functioning normally
Dynamic
An interactive system or process, especially one involving competing or conflicting forces
"The traditional nineteenth-century dynamic between the sexes had begun to erode" (Jean Zimmerman).
Function
A person's role or occupation
In my function as chief editor.
Dynamic
A force, especially political, social, or psychological
The main dynamic behind the revolution.
Function
(Biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part
The heart's function is to pump blood.
Dynamic
Changing; active; in motion.
The environment is dynamic, changing with the years and the seasons.
Dynamic economy
Function
(Computers) A procedure within an application.
Dynamic
Powerful; energetic.
He was a dynamic and engaging speaker.
Function
An official ceremony or a formal social occasion
Disliked attending receptions and other company functions.
Dynamic
Able to change and adapt.
Function
Something closely related to another thing and dependent on it for its existence, value, or significance
Growth is a function of nutrition.
Dynamic
(music) Having to do with the volume of sound.
The dynamic marking in bar 40 is forte.
Function
A variable so related to another that for each value assumed by one there is a value determined for the other.
Dynamic
(computing) Happening at runtime instead of being predetermined at compile time.
Dynamic allocation
Dynamic IP addresses
The dynamic resizing of an array
Function
A rule of correspondence between two sets such that there is exactly one element in the second set assigned to each element in the first set. Also called mapping.
Dynamic
Pertaining to dynamics, the branch of mechanics concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
Function
To have or perform a function; serve
Functioned as ambassador.
Dynamic
(grammar) Of a verb: not stative, but fientive; indicating continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.
Function
To deal with or overcome the challenges of everyday life
For weeks after his friend's funeral he simply could not function.
Dynamic
A characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.
Watch the dynamic between the husband and wife when they disagree.
Function
What something does or is used for.
Dynamic
(physics) A moving force.
The study of fluid dynamics quantifies turbulent and laminar flows.
Function
A professional or official position.
Dynamic
(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.
Function
An official or social occasion.
Dynamic
(music) A symbol in a musical score that indicates the desired level of volume.
Function
Something which is dependent on or stems from another thing; a result or concomitant.
Dynamic
(grammar) A verb that indicates continued or progressive action on the part of the subject.
Function
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
Dynamic
Of or pertaining to dynamics; belonging to energy or power; characterized by energy or production of force.
Science, as well as history, has its past to show, - a past indeed, much larger; but its immensity is dynamic, not divine.
The vowel is produced by phonetic, not by dynamic, causes.
Function
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain. Category:en:Functions
Dynamic
Relating to physical forces, effects, or laws; as, dynamical geology.
As natural science has become more dynamic, so has history.
Function
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
Dynamic
An efficient incentive;
They hoped it would act as a spiritual dynamic on all churches
Function
(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
Dynamic
Characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality;
A dynamic market
A dynamic speaker
The dynamic president of the firm
Function
(chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
Dynamic
Of or relating to dynamics
Function
(anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.
Dynamic
Expressing action rather than a state of being; used of verbs (e.g. `to run') and participial adjectives (e.g. `running' in `running water')
Function
(intransitive) To have a function.
Function
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
Function
The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; performance.
Function
The appropriate action of any special organ or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of the functions of the various organs and parts of the body.
Function
The natural or assigned action of any power or faculty, as of the soul, or of the intellect; the exertion of an energy of some determinate kind.
As the mind opens, and its functions spread.
Function
The course of action which peculiarly pertains to any public officer in church or state; the activity appropriate to any business or profession.
Tradesmen . . . going about their functions.
The malady which made him incapable of performing hisregal functions.
Function
A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x.
Function
A religious ceremony, esp. one particularly impressive and elaborate.
Every solemn function' performed with the requirements of the liturgy.
Function
A public or social ceremony or gathering; a festivity or entertainment, esp. one somewhat formal.
This function, which is our chief social event.
Function
To execute or perform a function; to transact one's regular or appointed business.
Function
A mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set
Function
What something is used for;
The function of an auger is to bore holes
Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
Function
The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group;
The function of a teacher
The government must do its part
Play its role
Function
A relation such that one thing is dependent on another;
Height is a function of age
Price is a function of supply and demand
Function
A formal or official social gathering or ceremony;
It was a black-tie function
Function
A vaguely specified social event;
The party was quite an affair
An occasion arranged to honor the president
A seemingly endless round of social functions
Function
A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Function
Perform as expected when applied;
The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
Does this old car still run well?
This old radio doesn't work anymore
Function
Serve a purpose, role, or function;
The tree stump serves as a table
The female students served as a control group
This table would serve very well
His freedom served him well
The table functions as a desk
Function
Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function;
His wife officiated as his private secretary
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