a force that helps something to happen or develop more quickly
impetus for:
The committee’s report may provide further impetus for reform.
gain/lose impetus:
The peaceprocess has been steadilygaining impetus.
give/add/bring impetus to something:
The document will give fresh impetus to the debate.
Synonyms and related words
Causes
cause
catalyst
source
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physicsa force that makes a moving object able to continue moving at the same velocity (=speed), despite any resistance (=force that slows things down)
Synonyms and related words
Physical forces and processes
absorbance
air resistance
amplitude
impetus
noun singular/uncountable
US /ˈɪmpətəs/
DEFINITIONS2
1
a force that helps something to happen or develop more quickly
impetus for:
The committee’s report may provide further impetus for reform.
gain/lose impetus:
The peaceprocess has been steadilygaining impetus.
give/add/bring impetus to something:
The document will give fresh impetus to the debate.
Synonyms and related words
Causes
cause
catalyst
source
2
physicsa force that makes a moving object able to continue moving at the same velocity (=speed), despite any resistance (=force that slows things down)