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

• beans
• bounce
• brio
• dash
• drive
• energy
• esprit
• gas
• get-up-and-go
• ginger
• go
• gusto
• hardihood
• juice
• life
• moxie
• oomph
• pep
• punch
• sap
• snap
• starch
• verve
• vigor
• vim
• vinegar
• vitality
• zing
• zip

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

Far from fostering a business-friendly climate, this bill would undermine Florida’s entrepreneurial dynamism. —Sam Peak, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2025

This dynamism makes their journey’s end both more natural and more meaningful than its medium’s typical stasis. —Alison Herman, Variety, 24 May 2025

Bergvall’s value to Spurs’ midfield comes from his dynamism and ability to shield the ball and power through challenges at a high speed. —Mark Carey, New York Times, 20 May 2025

But Washingtonians know that the area’s cultural dynamism goes beyond the Mall—and even beyond the District of Columbia’s 68 square miles, into suburban Virginia and Maryland. —Amy Alipio, AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025

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
• aldosteronism
• americanism