CEFR C1

impetus

noun

Meaning

The force or energy with which a body moves; momentum. Also, the driving force or motivation behind an action or event.

Examples

The ball lost its impetus as it rolled up the hill.
Her speech provided the impetus for change within the organization.

Synonyms: drive, momentum, stimulus, impetus

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impetus (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmpɪtəs/

Definition

The force or energy with which a body moves; momentum. Also, the driving force or motivation behind an action or event.

Examples

The ball lost its impetus as it rolled up the hill.
Her speech provided the impetus for change within the organization.
The economic downturn gave impetus to the search for new energy sources.

How to Use impetus

impetus for (prepositional phrase): The driving force or motivation for a specific action or event. — "The desire for a healthier lifestyle was the impetus for her to start exercising."
gain impetus (collocation): To begin to move or progress with increasing force or speed. — "The protest movement gained impetus as more people joined."
lose impetus (collocation): To slow down or stop progressing due to a lack of force or motivation. — "The project lost impetus due to a lack of funding."

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