Associations to the word «Impetus»

Wiktionary

IMPETUS, noun. Something that impels, a stimulating factor.
IMPETUS, noun. A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.
IMPETUS, noun. The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
IMPETUS, noun. An activity in response to a stimulus.

Dictionary definition

IMPETUS, noun. A force that moves something along.
IMPETUS, noun. The act of applying force suddenly; "the impulse knocked him over".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy