dynamism

noun dy·na·mism \ ˈdī-nə-ˌmi-zəm \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

Definition of dynamism

1 a philosophy : a theory that all phenomena (such as matter or motion) can be explained as manifestations of force (see ¹force 4) — compare mechanism

b : dynamics 2

population dynamism

2 : a dynamic (see ¹dynamic 1) or expansionist quality

the dynamism of a natural leader

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dynamist

play \-mist\ noun

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dynamistic

play \ˌdī-nə-ˈmis-tik\ 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

Recent Examples of dynamism from the Web

This dynamism and recognition of a fluid ecosystem is potentially EcoCast’s most promising feature, says Heidi Taylor, a fisheries manager from NOAA who works with the DGN fishery.

— larisa bennett, Smithsonian, "Smart Software Helps Fishermen Catch the Fish They Want, Not Endangered Species," 6 June 2018
With its world-renowned culinary scene, compelling architecture and art projects, and designers who meld the experimental with the artisanal, Mexico City’s dynamism is increasingly evident.

— mosha lundström halbert, Vogue, "The Latina Cool Girl’s Guide to Mexico City," 4 June 2018
The good news is the dynamism reflected in the Labor report.

— the editorial board, WSJ, "Opportunity Knocks," 8 May 2018
The second big test for American business is dynamism: whether the pace of creative destruction is rising.

— The Economist, "Business in the Republicans’ America is flourishing, but also changing," 24 May 2018
June, however, will feature dedicated, themed events, experiences, and tastings designed to show the dynamism, history, and future of bread and pasta in the country.

— katherine lagrave, Condé Nast Traveler, "Eataly World Is Devoting All of June to Celebrating Bread and Pasta," 27 Apr. 2018
In coming decades, an increasing portion of the world’s economic dynamism will be powered by the tech revolution, much of which will occur outside the U.S.

— david m. smick, WSJ, "America Needs Federal ‘Baby Bonds’," 15 Apr. 2018
The exposition is just as bald, but once it’s done, Spielberg can focus on the endless dynamism of a world where anything is possible.

— tasha robinson, The Verge, "Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One improves immensely on the book," 30 Mar. 2018
But five of the poets with the worst dynamism ratings are also African-American females, most of whom were born after 1960.

— jason daley, Smithsonian, "Analysis Breaks Down the Annoying “Poet Voice”," 7 May 2018

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