dynamism
Americannoun
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any of various theories or philosophical systems that seek to explain phenomena of nature by the action of force.
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great energy, force, or power; vigor.
the dynamism of the new governor.
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Psychology. a habitual mode of reducing or eliminating tension.
noun
Other Word Forms
- dynamist noun
- dynamistic adjective
Etymology
Origin of dynamism
First recorded in 1825–35; dynam- ( def. ) + -ism
Example Sentences
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Hawthorne’s Rome is a city of artists who gather from all over the world to drink in the cultural dynamism bottled up in its millennia of great art.
But it could also restore dynamism, lift productivity, raise real wages, and strengthen long-term economic growth.
From Barron's
England lacked energy and dynamism in the early exchanges against Scotland, trailing 17-0 after 15 minutes.
From BBC
It provokes wonder at the density and dynamism of a fantasy city.
From Los Angeles Times
Rowdy and kinetic from start to finish, “Goat” does in fact reflect the fast-paced dynamism of basketball, but it soon reveals itself a sugar rush without much substance.
From Los Angeles Times
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