impetus
/ˈɪmpətəs/
noun
- Something that encourages a process or activity to develop more quickly or strongly.
- Economic growth gained impetus from the new trade agreement.
- Her inspiring speech provided the impetus for the team to work harder.
- The new grant gave the research project a strong impetus.
- The force or energy with which something moves or operates.
- The engine's impetus pushed the car forward.
- Without fresh impetus, the machine slowly came to a stop.
- The ball rolled down the hill with increasing impetus.
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