English Explanatory Dictionary

dynamism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind, or personality; oomph or pizzazz.
  2. Dynamic reality; active energy; continuous change, progress, or activity.
  3. Any of several philosophical theories that attempt to explain the universe by an immanent force.

Pronunciation

/ˈdaɪ.nəˌmɪzəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dynamism.wav

Word forms

dynamism dynamisms

Etymology

From English dynam(ic) (or directly from Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”)) + ism.

Derived words

hyperdynamism monodynamism
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