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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 | ||
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