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impetus

Noun

Meaning

• The force or energy with which a body moves.

• Something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly.

Examples

• The grant gave new impetus to the research project.

• His speech provided the impetus for change.

• The scandal added impetus to the demand for reform.

impetus

Noun

Meaning

• The force or energy with which a body moves.

• Something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly.

Examples

• The grant gave new impetus to the research project.

• His speech provided the impetus for change.

• The scandal added impetus to the demand for reform.