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.

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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

Example Sentences

The recent gains in productivity have been driven by investment, changing labor-market dynamics, and business dynamism, rather than the direct effects of AI.

From Barron's

"I'm very happy that he returned because as soon as he played on Saturday, we saw the difference. The dynamism, he created spaces and I'm very happy to have him."

From Barron's

I suspect we did 3% in the third quarter, so it’s an incredibly resilient economy, and it speaks to the entrepreneurship and the dynamism of the private sector.”

From Barron's

I suspect we did 3% in the third quarter, so it’s an incredibly resilient economy, and it speaks to the entrepreneurship and the dynamism of the private sector.”

From Barron's

“Wicked: For Good” is a horribly lit, glacially paced slog that lacks the dynamism of the first film.

From Salon

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