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impetus
/ ˈɪmpɪtəs /
noun
an impelling movement or force; incentive or impulse; stimulus
physics the force that sets a body in motion or that tends to resist changes in a body's motion
Word History and Origins
Origin of impetus1
Word History and Origins
Origin of impetus1
Example Sentences
He had that impetus carry over from his playing days that brought passion and confidence to the players.
The impetus was the 2023 resignation of CEO Bernard Looney, who the company said was “not fully transparent” about his past relationships with colleagues.
Some have argued focusing on earnings reports and prepping for analyst calls eats up time and money that could be better spent running their businesses and creates an impetus to make short-term decisions.
Any rate relief now could merely provide more impetus to band together and strengthen their defenses for the future.
It’s the impetus for the entire drama that unfolds in this film, and it feels genuinely risky — a taboo that will be hard for this film to resolve.
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