impetus
noun pl. impetuses
- the force with which a body moves against resistance, resulting from its mass and the velocity at which it is set in motion
- anything that stimulates activity; driving force or motive; incentive; impulse
See impetus in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ĭmˈpĭ-təs)
noun pl. im·pe·tus·es - An impelling force; an impulse.
- The force or energy associated with a moving body.
a. Something that incites; a stimulus.
b. Increased activity in response to a stimulus: The approaching deadline gave impetus to the investigation.
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