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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At this critical juncture for the film, television and streaming industries, MPA members are more excited than ever about the vitality of this region – its enthusiastic and engaged audiences, its relentless dynamism, and its immensely talented casts and crews. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024 No amount of cost-cutting or aggressive technology implementation can make up for the absence of human dynamism—and that is only fostered when the humans in question have the chance to meaningfully engage with one another in real-time. Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The current lack of dynamism in the job market represents whiplash for many workers, said Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024 Homer’s poetry, of course, is gone, but so too is any real sense of dynamism. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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