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impetusthe force or energy that drives something forward or makes it happen

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the force or energy that drives something forward or makes it happen

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪmpɪtəs/

Korean meaning: 추진력, 자극, 동기

Korean pronunciation: 임-피-터스 (강세: 임)

Example Sentences

  • The free pizza gave fresh impetus to the boring meeting.
  • Her mother's nagging provided the impetus for him to finally clean his room.
  • The economic crisis gave impetus to the development of new technologies.

impetus

NOUN

//ˈɪmpɪtəs//

the force or energy that drives something forward or makes it happen

impetus concept
💡 Concept

The driving force that moves things forward

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impetus rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The apparatus gives impetus to change your status!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɪmpɪtəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪmpɪtəs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixim--
Rootpet
Suffix--us

Origin

From Latin 'impetus' meaning 'assault' or 'attack,' derived from 'impetere' (to rush upon or assail), composed of 'in-' (into) and 'petere' (to move toward or seek).

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🎵Rhyme

apparatusstatushiatus
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The free pizza gave fresh impetus to the boring meeting.

😄 Fun example

Her mother's nagging provided the impetus for him to finally clean his room.

The economic crisis gave impetus to the development of new technologies.

The coach's inspiring speech provided the impetus the team needed to win.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

stimulusmotivationdrivemomentumcatalyst

Antonyms

obstaclehindrancedeterrent

Related

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