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 of dynamism

• vigor
• energy

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

Last year’s changes among the states were significant because population growth brings more taxpayers, economic dynamism and demand for goods and services. —Mike Schneider, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026

Ambitious young chefs, contemporary artists, and reggaeton’s biggest names right now (many of whom hail from PR) are injecting fresh dynamism into the island, and demanding the rest of the world pay attention. —Kathleen Squires, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026

Szoboszlai is the team’s engine, often leading the press, and adds dynamism that others can’t. —James Pearce, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026

The country’s dynamism lay not in its uniformity but in its diversity. —Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026

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

Rhymes for dynamism

• autism
• fascism
• racism
• sikhism
• statism
• sufism
• thomism
• tourism
• tropism
• abolitionism
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• americanism