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

There is an extensive literature that links economic dynamism to youth. —Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025

The modern dress production at the Barbican is executed with the kind of infectious dynamism for which audiences hunger. —Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025

This period of dinosaur dynamism has been labeled the Early Cretaceous Laurasian Interchange Event (EKLInE). —Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025

Maresca’s style of play sees his team take control of matches through possession, but the Blues have been predictable to play against without much dynamism on the wings. —Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 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