Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dynamism

/ˈdaɪ.nəˌmɪzəm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.81 in modern English

Syllables
dy-namism
IPA
/ˈdaɪ.nəˌmɪzəm/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind, or personality; oomph or pizzazz.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Dynamic reality; active energy; continuous change, progress, or activity.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Any of several philosophical theories that attempt to explain the universe by an immanent force.

Countable; Uncountable

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Etymology

From English dynam(ic) (or directly from Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”)) + ism.

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How do you pronounce dynamism?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdaɪ.nəˌmɪzəm/.
What does dynamism mean?
Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind, or personality; oomph or pizzazz.
Where does dynamism come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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