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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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."
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Academic research has pointed to a decline in business dynamism, abundant private funding, intangible-focused investing, regulatory costs, and other factors behind the downturn in IPOs.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
“But of course for the dynamism in the economy it has been good.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The art has to fit the festival’s audience and “have the form, the color, the dynamism, the ability to connect instantly” with people who may have never been to an art gallery before.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
And, as much as I hate to unwittingly side with network executives, a new iteration that featured Gellar as anything other than its shining star wouldn’t have the dynamism of the original series.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
It seems to me like that thrust of dynamism which caused and permitted whole peoples to migrate and to conquer in earlier ages.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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