dynamism

noun

dy·​na·​mism ˈdī-nə-ˌmi-zəm How to pronounce dynamism (audio)
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 noun
dynamistic adjective

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
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Gioia asked me to compare that dynamism with what’s happened—or, rather, not happened—in the 21st century. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 May 2025 For her second round hosting at Studio 8H, Quinta Brunson pumped up the volume, kicking off the show with a musical monologue that featured both pop star Sabrina Carpenter and basketball phenom Dwayne Wade, then filling out each sketch with energy and dynamism. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 May 2025 His pride was understandable given on-field dynamism underpins Glasner’s style of management. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025 Singapore is renowned for its economic dynamism and global talent appeal, yet its Permanent Residency (PR) process is pushing some of the very individuals who contribute most to its success to reconsider their long-term future. Hannah Ma, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dynamism

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of dynamism was circa 1857

Cite this Entry

“Dynamism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dynamism. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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