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Definition of dynamism

dynamism

/ˈdaɪ.nə.mɪz.əm/
dy · na · mism
Adverb:dynamically
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Plural:dynamisms
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Adjective:dynamic
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• noun

1

The quality of being characterized by vigorous activity, energy, and continuous progress or change.

Example

"The new director brought a sense of dynamism and innovation to the struggling theater company."

2

A philosophical theory or system that explains all phenomena of the universe in terms of immanent force or energy rather than passive matter.

Example

"In early modern metaphysics, Leibniz's concept of dynamism challenged the purely mechanical view of the physical world."

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• Nearby Words

dynamic
dynamically
dynamics
dynamism
dynamite
dynamiter
dynamo

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 19th century from French dynamisme, derived from Ancient Greek dynamis ('power, strength, force'), from dynasthai ('to be able, to have power').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dynamism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dynamism
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