dynamism

[dahy-nuh-miz-uh m] /ˈdaɪ nəˌmɪz əm/
noun
1.
any of various theories or philosophical systems that seek to explain phenomena of nature by the action of force.
Compare mechanism (def 8), vitalism (def 1).
2.
great energy, force, or power; vigor:
the dynamism of the new governor.
3.
Psychology. a habitual mode of reducing or eliminating tension.
Origin
1825-35; dynam- + -ism
Related forms
dynamist, noun
dynamistic, adjective
Examples from the web for dynamism
  • Americans have always been known for their manic dynamism.
  • The emerging world, by contrast, will be a whirling hub of dynamism and creativity.
  • The dynamism and the sheer size of the market creates all sorts of opportunities for anyone with any initiative.
  • In almost every category, the results demonstrated the city's diversity and dynamism.
  • There are also signs that the dynamism of fast-growing areas feeds off itself.
  • Myth manages to infuse real-time strategy gaming with the visual dynamism of an epic war film.
  • It has shared shockingly little of its economic dynamism and new-found prosperity with those around it.
  • His name is a byword for economic dynamism and entrepreneurial flair.
  • But he has undoubtedly injected new dynamism into the team.
  • The car industry will exemplify the dynamism of the internal market.
British Dictionary definitions for dynamism

dynamism

/ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm/
noun
1.
(philosophy) any of several theories that attempt to explain phenomena in terms of an immanent force or energy Compare mechanism (sense 5), vitalism
2.
the forcefulness of an energetic personality
Derived Forms
dynamist, noun
dynamistic, adjective
Word Origin and History for dynamism
n.

1831, "dynamic energy, force, drive," from Greek dynamis "power, might, strength" (see dynamic (adj.)) + -ism. As a philosophical system, from 1857.