Words Like IMPETUS

We have put together a list of words that are similar to IMPETUS.

6 Alternative Words Similar to impetus

1 Drift Noun      Synonym Words Like Drift
2 Impulsion Noun      Synonym Words Like Impulsion
3 Drive Noun      Synonym Words Like Drive
4 Force Noun      Synonym Words Like Force
5 Thrust Noun      Synonym Words Like Thrust
6 Stimulus Noun      Synonym Words Like Stimulus

1 examples of impetus

1 the President's strong recommendation provided the impetus needed to pass the campaign reform bill

10 definitions of impetus

1 A property possessed by a moving body in virtue of its weight and its motion; the force with which any body is driven or impelled; momentum.
2 Fig.: Impulse; incentive; stimulus; vigor; force.
3 The altitude through which a heavy body must fall to acquire a velocity equal to that with which a ball is discharged from a piece.
4 the act of applying force suddenly
5 a force that moves something along
6 An impelling force; an impulse.
7 The force or energy associated with a moving body.
8 Something that incites; a stimulus.
9 Increased activity in response to a stimulus: The approaching deadline gave impetus to the investigation.
10 Energy of motion; the power with which a moving body tends to maintain its velocity and overcome resistance: as, the impetus of a cannon-ball; hence, figuratively, impulse; impulsion; stimulus.
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