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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The movement highlighted the ease and lightness of layers and the dynamism of the clothes. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025 Rower added that Berrío’s experience working with contemporary artists was relevant because of the prescient dynamism of Calder’s work — the artist even had his own version of performance art. Ted Loos, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025 The mainstream media focus on presidential horseraces but often overlook the dynamism of local economies and the private sector. Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025 Managers no longer have two sartorial choices — polyester sportswear to denote virility and dynamism and suit and tie to convey sombre authority — but have branched out into turtlenecks, quarter-zips, and merino wool sweaters, the wardrobe of the TEDx talk. Rory Smith, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 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

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“Dynamism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dynamism. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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