impetus

Definition of impetus

Nouns

a force that moves something along
Synonyms:
drift, impulsion
Type of:
force
(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
the act of applying force suddenly
Synonyms:
impulse, impulsion
Type of:
drive, driving force, thrust
the act of applying force to propel something

Vocabulary Lists for impetus

GRE Super 4800 Plus »(4851 words)
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Khamza_Vocabulary_in_VT »(1449 words)
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Aggregate »(1997 words)
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