English noun: impetus | |||
1. | impetus (phenomenon) a force that moves something along | ||
Synonyms | drift, impulsion | ||
Broader (hypernym) | force | ||
2. | impetus (act) the act of applying force suddenly | ||
Samples | The impulse knocked him over. | ||
Synonyms | impulse, impulsion | ||
Broader (hypernym) | drive, driving force, thrust | ||