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dynamism

noun
dy·​na·​mism | \ ˈdÄ«-nÉ™-ËŒmi-zÉ™m How to pronounce dynamism (audio) \

Definition of dynamism

1a philosophy : a theory that all phenomena (such as matter or motion) can be explained as manifestations of force (see force entry 1 sense 4) — compare mechanism
b : dynamics sense 2 population dynamism
2 : a dynamic (see dynamic entry 1 sense 1) or expansionist quality the dynamism of a natural leader

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Other Words from dynamism

dynamist \ ˈdÄ«-​nÉ™-​mist How to pronounce dynamist (audio) \ noun
dynamistic \ ËŒdÄ«-​nÉ™-​ˈmi-​stik How to pronounce dynamistic (audio) \ adjective

Examples of dynamism in a Sentence

He has the dynamism of a natural leader. voters were attracted to the young challenger's dynamism, charisma, and progressive ideas

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The presence of the explosive winger would no doubt add some dynamism into the Newcastle side, although questions remain as to where Saint-Maximin fits into Bruce's favoured 3-5-2 formation. SI.com, "Update on Allan Saint-Maximin Injury Ahead of Crucial Game Against Tottenham Hotspur," 21 Aug. 2019 Throughout the novel, Goldblatt uses their sassy and wide-ranging conversations to add dynamism to Denny’s otherwise profound and solitary alienation. Kathleen Rooney, chicagotribune.com, "Amanda Goldblatt pens affecting cancer story turned adventure tale in ‘Hard Mouth'," 9 Aug. 2019 Even the new characters fail to add much dynamism to the proceedings. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, "GLOW Goes Post-plot," 8 Aug. 2019 That kind of dynamism where people are making the decisions minute to minute whether to work simply does not exist in the traditional employment framework. Carolyn Said, SFChronicle.com, "Facing AB5, Uber’s Tony West discusses improving drivers’ lot," 11 July 2019 Cafu - One of Ancelotti's key lieutenants at AC Milan, Il Pendolino (the Express Train) redefined the right back role for the modern era with his dynamism, delivery and ability to defend as well as attack. SI.com, "Carlo Ancelotti: The Diva Whisperer's All-Time Best XI," 31 July 2019 For Republicans in 2016, the faction — non-college whites — felt itself a casualty of an economic dynamism that has most benefited people who admire this faction least. George F. Will, The Denver Post, "Will: To beat Trump, Democrats must practice a politics of modesty," 16 June 2019 For Republicans in 2016, the faction — non-college whites — felt itself a casualty of an economic dynamism that has most benefited people who admire this faction least. George Will, National Review, "Will Democrats Learn Their Lesson before 2020?," 16 June 2019 For Republicans in 2016, the faction — non-college whites — felt itself a casualty of an economic dynamism that has most benefited people who admire this faction least. George Will, Twin Cities, "George Will: To beat Trump, Democrats must practice a politics of modesty," 16 June 2019

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First Known Use of dynamism

circa 1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for dynamism

see dynamic entry 1

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dynamism

noun

English Language Learners Definition of dynamism

somewhat formal : energy and a strong desire to make something happen

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