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- pronunciation:
- Im
p
ts
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
impetuses |
| definition 1: |
something that urges or impels; a driving force.
The scandal turned out to be an impetus for reform.- similar words:
- animus, dynamic, spur
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| definition 2: |
the force or energy of motion; momentum.
the impetus of the rolling car- similar words:
- momentum
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| related words: |
compulsion, incentive, inducement, power, prod |
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