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 of dynamism

• vigor
• energy

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

Even with those techniques, hiring has simply gotten harder—so much so that the entire labor market might become a touch more sclerotic, and business dynamism might dim a bit. —Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026

And then of course there are the intangibles—her dynamism, but also her vulnerability and almost childlike quality. —Marci Robin, Allure, 1 June 2026

There are no shortage of options for the wing-back roles; the most familiar name will be former Brighton full-back Pervis Esutipinan, but Nilson Angulo and Angelo Preciado both bring pace and dynamism to the flanks. —Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 1 June 2026

Worker dignity and labor market dynamism do pull in different directions. —Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

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
• sophism
• statism
• sufism
• thomism
• tourism
• tropism
• abolitionism
• aldosteronism