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prime mover

n.

1.

a. One regarded as the initial source of energy directed toward a goal: Patriotism was the prime mover of the revolution.

b. The initial force, such as electricity, wind, or gravity, that engages or moves a machine.

c. A machine or mechanism that converts natural energy into work. Also called primum mobile.

2. Any of various heavy-duty trucks or tractors.

3. Philosophy In Aristotelian philosophy, the self-moved being that causes all motion.

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prime mover

n

1. the original or primary force behind an idea, enterprise, etc.

2. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering)

a.  the source of power, such as fuel, wind, electricity, etc., for a machine

b.  the means of extracting power from such a source, such as a steam engine, electric motor, etc.

3. (Philosophy) (in the philosophy of Aristotle) that which is the cause of all movement

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Prime Mover

n

(Philosophy) (usually preceded by the) Philosophy God, esp when considered as a first cause

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A vehicle, including heavy construction equipment, possessing military characteristics, designed primarily for towing heavy, wheeled weapons and frequently providing facilities for the transportation of the crew of, and ammunition for, the weapon.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

prime mover - an agent that is the cause of all things but does not itself have a cause; "God is the first cause" first cause, primum mobile causal agency, causal agent, cause - any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results

Translations

prime mover n → primo motore m