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dynamism

noun

Simple meaning

Great energy, drive, force.

Pronunciation

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dynuhmihzuhm

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdaɪnəmɪzəm

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Definition

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noun

  1. Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind or personality; oomph or pizzazz

  2. philosophymetaphysics

    Any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy

  3. Dynamic reality; active energy; continuous change, progress, or activity.

  4. philosophymetaphysics

    Any of several philosophical theories that attempt to explain the universe by an immanent force.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
Formality
Technical

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind or personality; oomph or pizzazz

Used this way, dynamism is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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economic dynamismnew dynamismtechnological dynamisminner dynamismsocial dynamisminternal dynamismgreater dynamismcommunicative dynamism

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • dynamicadjectiveDerived adjective

    Characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality.

  • dynamicaladjectiveDerived adjective

    Characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality.

  • dynamicallyadverbDerived adverb

    In a forceful dynamic manner.

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