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Meaning of impetus
A stimulus or driving force that initiates or sustains a process or activity
Etymology of impetus
The word "impetus" comes from Latin, where "impetus" means "a striking against, an attack, or an impulse", derived from "impellere", meaning "to drive or strike against", which is a combination of "in-" (against) and "pellere" (to drive)
Synonyms
momentum
stimulus
motivation
incentive
drive
thrust
push
urge
impulse
boost
spur
catalyst
motivation
stimulation
inspiration
provocation
incitement
goad
encouragement
motivation
prompt
spark
catalyst
energizer
motivator
activator
initiator
instigator
provocateur
stimulator
Definitions
- A thing that makes someone want to do something or makes something happen
- A driving force or stimulus that sets a process in motion or maintains its continuation
Usage Examples
- The new policy gave an impetus to the development of renewable energy sources
- Her speech provided the impetus for the crowd to take action against climate change
- The discovery of the new species gave an impetus to the field of biology