dynamism

noun

dy·​na·​mism ˈdī-nə-ˌmi-zəm How to pronounce dynamism (audio)
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 noun
dynamistic adjective

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 His three songs do echo the sort of ghostly R&B that has become somewhat standard in the field after the innovation of folks like PartyNextDoor and the Weeknd in the early 2010s, without the same dynamism. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024 The Growing Pizza Landscape The pizza industry demonstrates robust dynamism and growth, as evidenced by the latest data from IBISWorld revealing a notable milestone: the number of pizza restaurant businesses in the U.S. reached 73,333 in 2023, a 1% increase from the previous year. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 The side view, however, reveals jagged wooden shards of varying length that jut horizontally from the simple form, conveying dynamism and unpredictability. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2024 This foundation of responsibility, resilience, and learning coalesces into Stone’s unique executive persona - exuding a calm authority blended with humble dynamism. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024 The principal reason for my caution is that, while the problem of deflation may be over, Japan’s government is struggling to revive the country’s dynamism in the 1970s and 1980s. Nick Sargen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 That lack of dynamism is reflected on Fortune’s Global 500 list, which ranks the largest companies in the world by revenue. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 23 Feb. 2024 The day’s sessions — wide-ranging, spirited, at times fractious — highlighted both the dynamism of film and TV production in Africa and its diaspora, as well as the challenges filmmakers face at a time when global crises and shifting economic headwinds have rattled screen industries worldwide. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 18 Feb. 2024 My family represents that dynamism as small business owners living their version of the American dream. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2024

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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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“Dynamism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dynamism. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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