Dynamism


[dahy-nuh-miz-uh m] /ˈdaɪ nəˌmɪz əm/

noun
1.
any of various theories or philosophical systems that seek to explain phenomena of nature by the action of force.
Compare (def 8), (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.
/ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm/
noun
1.
(philosophy) any of several theories that attempt to explain phenomena in terms of an immanent force or energy Compare mechanism (sense 5), vitalism
2.
the forcefulness of an energetic personality
n.

1831, “dynamic energy, force, drive,” from Greek dynamis “power, might, strength” (see dynamic (adj.)) + -ism. As a philosophical system, from 1857.

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