dynamism

noun

dy·​na·​mism ˈdī-nə-ˌmi-zəm 

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 

noun

dynamistic

ˌdī-nə-ˈmi-stik 

adjective

Synonyms

• beans
• bounce
• brio
• dash
• drive
• energy
• esprit
• gas
• get-up-and-go
• ginger
• go
• gusto
• hardihood
• juice
• life
• moxie
• oomph
• pep
• punch
• sap
• snap
• starch
• verve
• vigor
• vim
• vinegar
• vitality
• zing
• zip

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

Recent Examples on the Web

There are some market analysts, such as Jim Bianco of Bianco Research, who believe that the U.S. economy — in its dynamism, diversity and size — has in some respects begun to resemble the global economy itself, which typically contracts only when colossal shocks to output occur. —Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024

The Warriors sold out for the win, upping Steph Curry (28 points), Draymond Green, and Chris Paul’s minutes above their season averages, but didn’t have enough to overcome Washington’s game-high 32 points and Kyrie Irving’s dynamism. —Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024

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