impetus

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Noun impetus has 2 senses

drift, impetus, impulsion - a force that moves something along
--₁ is a kind of force
impulse, impulsion, impetus - the act of applying force suddenly; "the impulse knocked him over"
--₂ is a kind of drive, thrust, driving force

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Impetus

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition 1: A driving force; the motivation or stimulus behind an action or a change.

Sample Sentence 1: The recent increase in crime rates is the impetus behind the city's decision to hire more police officers.

Definition 2: A sudden burst of energy, activity, or enthusiasm.

Sample Sentence 2: The announcement of the new product launch provided the impetus for the sales team to work harder and meet their targets.

Definition 3: In physics, the force that causes an object to move or to continue moving.

Sample Sentence 3: The impetus generated by the explosion propelled the rocket into space.

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