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dynamism

American  
[dahy-nuh-miz-uhm] / ˈdaɪ nəˌmɪz əm /

noun

  1. any of various theories or philosophical systems that seek to explain phenomena of nature by the action of force.

  2. great energy, force, or power; vigor.

    the dynamism of the new governor.

  3. Psychology. a habitual mode of reducing or eliminating tension.

dynamism British  
/ ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm /

noun

  1. philosophy any of several theories that attempt to explain phenomena in terms of an immanent force or energy Compare mechanism vitalism

  2. the forcefulness of an energetic personality

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Other Word Forms

  • dynamist noun
  • dynamistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of dynamism

First recorded in 1825–35; dynam- ( def. ) + -ism

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