Associations to the word «impetus»
Noun
Adverb
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
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