dy·na·mism (d  n -m z m)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·mistic adj. |
dynamism [ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm]
n
1. (Philosophy) Philosophy any of several theories that attempt to explain phenomena in terms of an immanent force or energy Compare mechanism [5] vitalism
2. the forcefulness of an energetic personality
dynamist n
dynamistic adj
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
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| 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" |
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
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