dynamism

noun

dy·na·mism | \ˈdī-nə-ˌmi-zəm

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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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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

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The rear suspension loses some dynamism with a torsion beam setup replacing the multilink system to save weight, space and cost, and there will always be a whole lot of understeer in tight corners from a front-wheel-drive car. — Robert Duffer, chicagotribune.com, "Review: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is betta’, inside and out," 22 May 2018 The Enduring Dance This concept, proposed by Stefanie Rocknak, shares with We Fought for Our Country a sense of dynamism and a deliberate blend of military and Native American dress. — Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian, "This Innovative Memorial Will Soon Honor Native American Veterans," 11 May 2018 Should the young and ambitious from struggling small towns and cities be encouraged to seek their fortune in the hotbeds of dynamism and overpriced Sunday brunch, or does this only sunder family ties and hasten the collapse of the interior? — Alec Macgillis, New York Times, "She Didn’t Own a Birth Certificate or Go to School. Yet She Went On to Earn a Ph.D.," 1 Mar. 2018 Sanchez will add some dynamism and unpredictability to a front line that already includes Romelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford. — USA TODAY, "Arsenal, Manchester United complete swap deal for Sanchez, Mkhitaryan," 22 Jan. 2018 Successful reforms would help spread stability to a region in chaos, and dynamism to its economies. — The Economist, "How to ensure Muhammad bin Salman’s reforms succeed," 23 June 2018 Several sectors under public ownership such as telecommunication and electricity can benefit from private sector investment and dynamism. — Awol K. Allo, CNN, "Ethiopia's new Prime Minister has had a stellar two months, can he keep it up?," 7 June 2018 Alex Tabarrok, who founded the popular economics blog Marginal Revolution and is the Economics Chair at George Mason University’s Mercatus Center, also came on to discuss his surprising research about regulation and economic dynamism. — Bloomberg.com, "The Libertarian Case for Big Government," 20 Apr. 2018 Crown Heights, Elmhurst, the Financial District, Harlem, the Lower East Side, Staten Island—convey joy and dynamism. — Vogue, "Eytys’s New Book Is a Politicized Love Letter to the Diversity of New York City," 28 Mar. 2018

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dynamism

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English Language Learners Definition of dynamism

: energy and a strong desire to make something happen

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