dy·na·mism
(dī′nə-mĭz′əm)n.
1. Any of various theories or philosophical systems that explain the universe in terms of force or energy.
2. A process or mechanism responsible for the development or motion of a system.
3. Continuous change, activity, or progress; vigor.
[French dynamisme, from Greek dunamis, power; see dynamic.]
dy′na·mist n.
dy′na·mis′tic adj.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
dynamism
(ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm)n
1. (Philosophy) philosophy any of several theories that attempt to explain phenomena in terms of an immanent force or energy. Compare mechanism5, vitalism
2. the forcefulness of an energetic personality
ˈdynamist n
ˌdynaˈmistic adj
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
dy•na•mism
(ˈdaɪ nəˌmɪz əm)n.
1. any of various theories that seek to explain phenomena of nature by the action of force. Compare mechanism (def. 6), vitalism (def. 1).
2. great energy, force, or power.
[1825–35]
dy′na•mist, n.
dy`na•mis′tic, adj.
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
dynamism
any of various theories or philosophical systems that seek to explain natural phenomena by the action and interaction of forces, as mechanism or Leibnizianism. Cf. vitalism. — dynamist, n. — dynamistic, adj.
See also: Philosophy-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. | dynamism - any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school |
| 2. |  dynamism - active strength of body or mind strength - the property of being physically or mentally strong; "fatigue sapped his strength" | |
| 3. |  dynamism - the activeness of an energetic personalityactiveness, activity - the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically; "the level of activity declines with age" |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
dynamism
noun energy, go (informal), drive, push (informal), initiative, enterprise, pep, zip (informal), vigour, zap (slang), welly (slang), get-up-and-go (informal), brio, liveliness, forcefulness a situation that calls for dynamism and new thinking
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
Translations
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
dynamism
n → Dynamismus m; (of person) → Dynamik f
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995