impetus

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɪm.pə.təs/

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• Hyphenation: im‧pe‧tus

Noun

Singular impetus

Plural impetuses

1. (uncountable) Impetus is the force with which a body moves.
   • Synonym: stimulus
2. (countable & uncountable) Impetus is what makes a process happen or happen more quickly.