dynamism

noun

dy·na·mism | \ ˈdī-nə-ˌmi-zəm

Definition of dynamism

1a 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

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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’s more than enough tape from his highly-productive freshman season to prove his dynamism and versatility. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, "2021 NFL Draft: Top 50 remaining prospects," 29 Apr. 2021 Impact occurs at the intersection of scientific breakthrough, entrepreneurial dynamism, and government support. — Deena Shakir, Forbes, "Turning Science Fiction Into Fact: 3 Reasons Why VC & DC Work Better Together," 11 Mar. 2021 But their dynamism as irreverent awards-show hosts is their greatest collaboration. — Los Angeles Times, "Why hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will be the best part of the 2021 Golden Globes," 27 Feb. 2021 This included corporate inversions to lower-tax countries, migration out of the corporate sector and into the noncorporate sector, and a decline in business dynamism. — Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, "Yellen’s (Proposed) Tax Cartel," 7 Apr. 2021 When the foolish Green New Deal is in the rearview mirror, the challenge of funding the welfare state while protecting the dynamism of our economy will remain. — WSJ, "Big Oil ‘Friends’ the Carbon Tax," 2 Mar. 2021 Organizations must be intentional about the technologies, modern delivery patterns, processes and practices in the middle platforms space to create the capabilities and behaviors that enable dynamism. — Lou Powell, Forbes, "The Dynamic Enterprise: What Comes After Digital Transformation?," 19 Mar. 2021 Given the dynamism around what is available and what is being used, cloud optimization must be a continuous process and part of an organization's operating model. — Gaurav Aggarwal, Forbes, "Cloud Cost Optimization: A Pivotal Part Of Cloud Strategy," 19 Mar. 2021 Corporate indifference to the damage from dynamism will only increase populist rage against capitalism and support for walls. — R. Glenn Hubbard, National Review, "How Do We ‘Build Back Better’?," 17 Mar. 2021

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