impetus
/ˈɪm.pə.təs/
Meanings
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noun
A driving force or influence; a powerful motivating cause.
- "The impetus for her success came from her passion for painting."
- "The new policy provided the impetus for the company's growth."
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noun
A sudden forward thrust or push.
- "The oar gave the boat an impetus that propelled it forward."
- "The explosion provided the impetus for the rocket to reach space."
Pronunciation
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/ˈɪm.pə.təs/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with impetusmoments , elements , precedents , elements
Variants
List of all variants of impetus that leads to same resultimpetus , impetuses
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Latin impetus, from im- 'in' + petere 'to seek'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'impetus' comes from the Latin word for 'seek'.
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The term 'impetus' was first used in English in the late 15th century.
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The concept of impetus was important in early scientific theories, particularly in the works of Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton.
Related Concepts
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Motivation: Motivation is the driving force that causes people to take action and pursue goals. Impetus is a specific type of motivation that is characterized by a sudden or powerful push.
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Inertia: Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state. Impetus can be seen as the opposite of inertia, as it represents a force that propels an object forward.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
But 1939 gave new "impetus" to the Western with the Cecil B. de Mille railway epic {it}Union Pacific{/it}, John Ford's skillful and dramatic {it}Stagecoach{/it}, … and George Marshall's classic comic Western, {it}Destry Rides Again{/it}.
- Ira Konigsberg,{it}The Complete Film Dictionary{/it},1987 -
In a revealing comment, Mr. Updike says an "impetus" for {it}Rabbit, Run{/it} was the "threatening" success of Jack Kerouac's {it}On the Road{/it}, the signature book of the 1950s Beat Generation, and its frenetic search for sensation.
- Dennis Farney,{it}Wall Street Journal{/it},16 Sept. 1992 -
… new techniques of navigation and shipbuilding enlarged trade and the geographical horizon; newly centralized power absorbed from the declining medieval communes was at the disposal of the monarchies and the growing nationalism of the past century gave it "impetus" …
- Barbara W. Tuchman,{it}The March of Folly{/it},1984
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, impetus is often used to describe the driving force behind a character's actions. In art, it can be depicted as a force or energy that propels an object or person forward.
How to Memorize "impetus"
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visualize
- Visualize a rocket being launched into space. The impetus for the rocket's launch comes from the explosive force of the rocket's engines.
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associate
- Associate the word 'impetus' with the idea of a sudden, powerful push or motivation.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Impetus is a powerful motivator' to help remember the definition of the word.
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