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Added 8 October 2026

dynamism

/ˈdaɪ.nəˌmɪzəm/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about dynamism at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy.
Active strength of body or mind.
The activeness of an energetic personality.

Origin

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

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