dynamism

[dahy-nuh-miz-uhm]

noun

1. any of various theories or philosophical systems that seek to explain phenomena of nature by the action of force.

2. great energy, force, or power; vigor.

   the dynamism of the new governor.

3. Psychology.,  a habitual mode of reducing or eliminating tension.

dynamism

/ ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm /

noun

1. philosophy any of several theories that attempt to explain phenomena in terms of an immanent force or energy Compare mechanism vitalism

2. the forcefulness of an energetic personality

Other Word Forms

• dynamistic adjective
• dynamist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dynamism¹

First recorded in 1825–35; dynam- ( def. ) + -ism

Example Sentences

Swedish boss Jeglertz put his own stamp on their style, making little tweaks and encouraging more dynamism from his team.

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His progressive carries - how frequently he moves the ball towards goal - highlight his directness and willingness to take on defenders, which added dynamism to Forest's attack.

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"She provides a great deal of dynamism with her explosive style of play. We believe that she can do a job for the national team."

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"With Jarell, our defence gains significant dynamism, pace and toughness in tackling, and he's another very important building block for the future."

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Computer science teacher Sam Alner says he loves the "dynamism" of teaching, but regularly wonders how long he can sustain it.

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