dynamism

noun

dy·​na·​mism ˈdī-nə-ˌmi-zəm How to pronounce dynamism (audio)
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1
a
philosophy : a theory that all phenomena (such as matter or motion) can be explained as manifestations of force (see force entry 1 sense 4) compare mechanism
b
: dynamics sense 2
population dynamism
2
: a dynamic (see dynamic entry 1 sense 1) or expansionist quality
the dynamism of a natural leader
dynamist
ˈdī-nə-mist How to pronounce dynamism (audio)
noun
dynamistic
ˌdī-nə-ˈmi-stik How to pronounce dynamism (audio)
adjective

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Examples of dynamism in a Sentence

He has the dynamism of a natural leader. voters were attracted to the young challenger's dynamism, charisma, and progressive ideas
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Maresca’s style of play sees his team take control of matches through possession, but the Blues have been predictable to play against without much dynamism on the wings. — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 This informal dynamism can spark discussions, build trust and pave the way for seamless collaboration. — Venkat Rao, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 The system wasn't perfect, but the dynamism was undeniable. — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 The speech was a hit with the Berlinale audience, which is a credit to Swinton’s dynamism. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dynamism

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French dynamisme, from dynamique dynamic entry 1 + -isme -ism

First Known Use

circa 1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of dynamism was circa 1857

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