thermodynamic
/ˌθɜː.məʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
relating to heat, energy, and how they move or change in a system. It is used in physics, chemistry, and engineering.
- We studied thermodynamic laws in class.
- The engine has thermodynamic limits.
- Thermodynamic changes affect the system.
Adinary Nuance
Thermodynamic is more technical than words like practical or physical. It is used when you talk about heat, energy, and their effects in science or engineering. If you want a more general word, use energy-related or heat-related instead.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- nhiệt động lực
- Spanish
- termodinámico
- Chinese
- 热力学的
- Japanese
- 熱力学の
- Korean
- 열역학의
Etymology
Thermodynamic comes from thermodynamics, a science word made in the 19th century from Greek roots: thermo- meaning “heat” and dynamis meaning “power” or “force.”
Common phrases
thermodynamic lawthermodynamic systemthermodynamic processthermodynamic equilibrium
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is thermodynamic a common everyday word?
- No. It is mainly used in science, engineering, and academic writing.
- What is the difference between thermodynamic and thermal?
- Thermal usually means related to heat in general. Thermodynamic is about heat, energy, and how they change in a system.
- Can I use thermodynamic in business writing?
- Only if the topic is science, energy, or engineering. It is not a general business word.
- Is thermodynamic usually used before a noun?
- Yes. It often comes before nouns like system, process, or law.