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

The process of diagnosing how to durably unlock the attacking dynamism the Canucks were able to lean on in the first half of last season, and which was blunted somewhat down the stretch and into the postseason, is ongoing for Tocchet and his assistants this offseason. —Jimmy Durkin, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024

This last part is vital as the pace of technological advancement around deepfakes, coupled with the more general dynamism of the IT landscape, means both employers and employees must adapt quickly to minimize disruption and maintain business continuity. —Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024

And the filmmaking in this two-part PBS series really does feel akin to the dynamism of Da Vinci’s work, within a documentary framework. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024

But Americans have long had an outsize risk tolerance, a characteristic that is integral to both the dynamism of the country’s economy and the vibrance of its society. —Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024

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