dynamism

noun

dy·​na·​mism ˈdī-nə-ˌmi-zəm How to pronounce dynamism (audio)
1
a
philosophy : a theory that all phenomena (such as matter or motion) can be explained as manifestations of force (see force entry 1 sense 4) compare mechanism
b
: dynamics sense 2
population dynamism
2
: a dynamic (see dynamic entry 1 sense 1) or expansionist quality
the dynamism of a natural leader
dynamist noun
dynamistic adjective

Examples of dynamism in a Sentence

He has the dynamism of a natural leader. voters were attracted to the young challenger's dynamism, charisma, and progressive ideas
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Both the report and the experiences of these female entrepreneurs underscore the dynamism and resilience of women in the business world. Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 The dynamism of air combat, where split-second gut checks translate to kill or be killed. Colin Demarest, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025 Originally spawned as the latest installment in Durk’s emphatic Love Songs 4 the Streets series, Deep Thoughts transitioned into a self-help-style album, which might have benefited from the authentic dynamism of those earlier projects. Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025 As the Web3 ecosystem continues to evolve, those who can bridge these worlds—who can operate with the discipline of traditional finance while harnessing the dynamism of decentralized innovation—will be the ones who define the future. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dynamism

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French dynamisme, from dynamique dynamic entry 1 + -isme -ism

First Known Use

circa 1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of dynamism was circa 1857

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“Dynamism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dynamism. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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