dynamism

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dy·na·mism

[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. Compare mechanism (def. 8), vitalism (def. 1).
2.
great energy, force, or power; vigor: the dynamism of the new governor.
3.
Psychology. a habitual mode of reducing or eliminating tension.

Origin:
1825–35; dynam- + -ism

dy·na·mist, noun
dy·na·mis·tic, adjective
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Dynamism is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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  • The city's image will live and die by the dynamism of the city's people, culture, history etc.
  • The car industry will exemplify the dynamism of the internal market.
  • There are also signs that the dynamism of fast-growing areas feeds off itself.
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dynamism (ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm)
 
n
1.  philosophy mechanism Compare vitalism any of several theories that attempt to explain phenomena in terms of an immanent force or energy
2.  the forcefulness of an energetic personality
 
'dynamist
 
n
 
dyna'mistic
 
adj

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dynamism
1831, "dynamic energy, force, drive," from Gk. dynamis "power." As a philosophical system, from 1857.
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