- the theory that force or energy, rather than mass or motion, is the basic principle of all phenomena
- the quality of being energetic, vigorous, etc.
Origin of dynamism
dynam(o)- + -ism
noun
- An example of dynamism is the reason that a high-energy person can get twice as much work done in a day.
- An example of dynamism is the concept and system of cosmology developed by Gottfried Leibniz.
Dynamism is defined as a theory or philosophy that explains something in terms of great energy or force.
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dynamism
noun
- Any of various theories or philosophical systems that explain the universe in terms of force or energy.
- A process or mechanism responsible for the development or motion of a system.
- Continuous change, activity, or progress; vigor.
Origin of dynamism
French dynamisme from Greek dunamis power ; see dynamic .Related Forms:
- dy′na·mist
noun
- dy′na·mis′tic
adjective
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Noun
(countable and uncountable, plural dynamisms)
- (philosophy, metaphysics) Any of several philosophical theories that attempt to explain the universe by an immanent force.
- Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigor of body, mind or personality; oomph or pizzazz
- Dynamic reality; active energy; continuous change, progress, or activity.
- The fact that the war is no longer the main issue in the election points to the dynamism of foreign affairs.
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Sentence Examples
- In terms of design and aesthetics, floating web page graphics offer dynamism to a page that wouldn't exist with an inline graphic.