dynamism

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noun (1)

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

dynamist

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noun (2)

dy·​na·​mist -mə̇st 

plural -s

: an adherent of dynamism

dynamistic

¦dīnə¦mistik 

-tēk

adjective

Synonyms of dynamism

Noun (1)

• vigor
• energy
• vitality

Examples of dynamism in a Sentence

Noun (1)

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

Noun

He was made partner on their American dynamism team, which is a team that invests in startups that do weapons systems and drones and other things supposedly in the national interest. — Tonya Mosley, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026

Since the whole episode is mostly talking, director Vincenzo Natali has to get creative about finding dynamism in the settings. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Wright has always been an old-fashioned No 9 with pace and dynamism. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026

In skin care, the recovery of China in the East coupled with the dynamism of The Ordinary in the West helped the company post a 4 percent increase and offset the declines in luxury skin care sales in North America. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

borrowed from French dynamisme, from dynamique dynamic entry 1 + -isme -ism

Noun (2)

probably from French dynamiste, from dynam- + -iste -ist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for dynamism

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