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- Dictionaryimpetus/ˈɪmpɪtəs/
noun
- 1. the force or energy with which a body moves: "hit the booster coil before the flywheel loses all its impetus" Similar
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1. a (1) : a driving force : impulse. (2) : incentive, stimulus. b. : stimulation or encouragement resulting in increased activity. 2. : the property possessed by a moving body in virtue of its mass and its motionused of bodies moving suddenly or violently to indicate the origin and intensity of the motion.
IMPETUS definition: 1. something that encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or…. Learn more.
a moving force; impulse; stimulus: The grant for building the opera house gave impetus to the city's cultural life. Synonyms: stimulation, boost, spur. (broadly) the momentum of a moving body, especially with reference to the cause of motion. impetus. / ˈɪmpɪtəs /.
1. An impelling force; an impulse. 2. The force or energy associated with a moving body. 3. a. Something that incites; a stimulus. b. Increased activity in response to a stimulus: The approaching deadline gave impetus to the investigation.
1. the force with which a body moves against resistance, resulting from its mass and the velocity at which it is set in motion. 2. anything that stimulates activity; driving force or motive; incentive; impulse.
An impetus is the force behind something, whether it's a boulder rolling down a hill or a person making a decision.
something that makes an activity or process happen or continue with more speed and energy: His visit gave new impetus to the peace process.
1. the force with which a body moves against resistance, resulting from its mass and the velocity at which it is set in motion. 2. anything that stimulates activity; driving force or motive; incentive; impulse.
Jun 2, 2024 · A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse. The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
Definition of impetus noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
