English Dictionary
Definition of “impetus”
impetus (ˈɪmpɪtəs
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Definitions
noun
- an impelling movement or force; incentive or impulse; stimulus
- physics the force that sets a body in motion or that tends to resist changes in a body's motion
Word Origin
C17: from Latin: attack, from impetere to assail, from im- (in) + petere to make for, seek out
Usage examples
And further, as the initial impetus of Hellenism waned, the Empire lacked the technological powers to beat back the barbarians.
Asimov, Isaac, The Complete Stories Volume 2 (1995)In today's competitive scenario, only leaders with such an understanding will be able to provide the right impetus to their businesses.
Business Today (2003)Ms. Stronach, according to sources, gave that idea impetus.
Globe and Mail (2003)The expansion of the call centre industry is providing its own impetus for teleworking.
Independent (1998)Most leaders design a programme with a congregation to give impetus to the direction it intends to follow.
Gillett, David & Scott-Joynt, Michael (eds.), Treasure in the Field (1993)
