adynamic

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. characterized by an absence of force or forcefulnessSynonyms: undynamic
  2. lacking strength or vigorSynonyms: asthenicdebilitatedenervated
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

adynamic \ad`y*nam"ic\ ([a^]d`[i^]*n[a^]m"[i^]k), a. [Cf. F. adynamique. See Adynamy.]

1.(Med.) Pertaining to, or characterized by adynamia; weak. [1913 Webster + AS]

2.(Physics) Characterized by the absence of power or force. [1913 Webster]

Adynamic fevers, malignant or putrid fevers attended with great muscular debility. [1913 Webster]

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