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.
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Etymology
Origin of dynamism
First recorded in 1825–35; dynam- ( def. ) + -ism
Explanation
Anything that's healthy, active, and vigorous has dynamism. Your pet turtle's dynamism is really amazing — I don't think I've ever seen one move so fast! Dynamism can be a quality of making great progress or being successful, so you might refer to the dynamism of your lemonade stand, which has been busy all afternoon and earned you fifty bucks. It also describes a positive, energetic quality in people: "Her dynamism inspired everyone around her to get involved and lend a hand." Dynamism comes from a Greek root, dynamis, "power, might, or strength."
Vocabulary lists containing dynamism
Example Sentences
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Was Dudamel’s dynamism the product of a Leonard-Bernstein-level-gift, or was “The Dude,” as some in the press dubbed him, all flash?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Schoolteacher Anara Batalova moved to the capital from a Soviet-era apartment block in a small polluted industrial town in search of "dynamism".
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
They play with dynamism and a swagger, and will be France's sternest test so far.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
“You see an extraordinary dynamism by the private sector that is actually making partnerships, joint ventures, mergers and so on,” Draghi said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Although she was already a hundred years old and on the point of going blind from cataracts, she still had her physical dynamism, her integrity of character, and her mental balance intact.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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