Definition

Relating to the study of fluids in motion and the forces acting on them.

Example

The hydrodynamical properties of the water flow were analyzed in the experiment.

Conversation

I just read about some amazing hydrodynamical designs for boats.

Really? What makes them so interesting?

They use the principles of water flow to improve speed and efficiency.

That sounds cool! I’d love to see how they work in real life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hydrodynamical → It is formed from "hydro-" (from Greek "hydor", meaning water) and "dynamis" (meaning power or force) combined with the suffix "-ical" (meaning pertaining to). The word refers to the branch of physics that deals with the motion of fluids, particularly water, and the forces acting on them.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' ('hydro-') and 'force' ('dynamis') to remember that 'hydrodynamical' relates to the forces and motion of water.

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