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impetus impetus /ˈɪm.pɪ.təs/ aep /-pə.t̬əs/ noun [S or U] ► F0 something that encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective: » The recent publicity surrounding homelessness has given (a) fresh impetus to the cause.Thesaurus+: ↑Encouraging and urging on , ↑Inspiration and inspiring |