dynamism

noun

dy·​na·​mism ˈdī-nə-ˌmi-zəm 

1

a

philosophy : a theory that all phenomena (such as matter or motion) can be explained as manifestations of force (see force entry 1 sense 4) compare mechanism

b

: dynamics sense 2

population dynamism

2

: a dynamic (see dynamic entry 1 sense 1) or expansionist quality

the dynamism of a natural leader

dynamist

ˈdī-nə-mist 

noun

dynamistic

ˌdī-nə-ˈmi-stik 

adjective

Synonyms

• beans
• bounce
• brio
• dash
• drive
• energy
• esprit
• gas
• get-up-and-go
• ginger
• go
• gusto
• hardihood
• juice
• life
• moxie
• oomph
• pep
• punch
• sap
• snap
• starch
• verve
• vigor
• vim
• vinegar
• vitality
• zing
• zip

Examples of dynamism in a Sentence

He has the dynamism of a natural leader.

voters were attracted to the young challenger's dynamism, charisma, and progressive ideas

Recent Examples on the Web

They are defined by two characteristics: extraordinary growth and exceptional dynamism or shifts in market shares, which signal a new era of competition and signify that new technologies and business models are in play. —Michael Birshan, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024

The dynamism and large volume of these high-energy events, the researchers say, hint that the electron avalanches at their source act to limit a thunderstorm’s large-scale electric fields, in addition to spurring lightning production. —Lee Billings, Scientific American, 21 Oct. 2024

One pharmaceutical company’s approach to embracing failure as a learning opportunity illustrates the power of dynamism. —Sarah Elk, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024

Homes were filled with static pieces that left little room for the dynamism of everyday life. —Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French dynamisme, from dynamique dynamic entry 1 + -isme -ism

First Known Use

circa 1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1a