(in the psychology of C. G. Jung) fundamental vital energy
Derived forms
hormic (ˈhormic)
adjective
Word origin
C20: from Greek hormē impulse
horme in American English
(ˈhɔrmi)
noun
Psychology
activity directed toward a goal; purposive effort
Derived forms
hormic
adjective
Word origin
[1910–15; ‹ Gk horme᷄ impetus, impulse]This word is first recorded in the period 1910–15. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: blackout, cat and mouse, homeroom, payoff, radio