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Synonyms & Similar Words
powerhouse
engine
motor
turbine
generator
machine
apparatus
device
mechanism
dynamo
force
energy
might
potency
potential
capability
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faculty
talent
aptitude
skill
expertise
proficiency
power
strength
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vitality
intensity
drive
impetus
momentum
thrust
push
impulse
stimulus
catalyst
spark
initiator
motivator
energizer
activator
stimulator
Meaning of Dynamo
A dynamo is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, typically using electromagnetic induction.
Definitions
- A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, typically using electromagnetic induction
- A person or thing that has a powerful and dynamic quality, especially one that is a source of energy or motivation
- A machine or device that produces a rotary motion, especially one that is driven by a steam engine or other power source
Etymology of Dynamo
The word "dynamo" comes from the Greek word "dynamis", meaning "power" or "strength", and was first used in the mid-19th century to describe a type of electrical generator
The term was popularized by the French engineer Hippolyte Pixii, who invented the first dynamo-electric machine in 1832
Over time, the word has taken on a broader meaning to include not only electrical generators but also people or things that are sources of energy or motivation
Example Uses
- The dynamo in the power plant generated enough electricity to supply the entire city
- She was a dynamo on the soccer field, scoring goal after goal with her lightning-fast speed and agility
- The new employee was a dynamo, bringing a burst of energy and creativity to the team
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
weakness
frailty
feebleness
lethargy
inertia
stagnation
dormancy
inactivity
idleness
laziness
sluggishness
apathy
indifference
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