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dynamism

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dy⋅na⋅mism

  [dahy-nuh-miz-uhm]
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–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

Related forms:
dy⋅na⋅mist, noun
dy⋅na⋅mis⋅tic, adjective
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dy·na·mism   (dī'nə-mĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. Any of various theories or philosophical systems that explain the universe in terms of force or energy.

  2. A process or mechanism responsible for the development or motion of a system.

  3. Continuous change, activity, or progress; vigor.


[French dynamisme, from Greek dunamis, power; see dynamic.]
dy'na·mist n., dy'na·mis'tic adj.
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