"impetus" meaning in English

See impetus in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈɪm.pə.təs/ Audio: en-us-impetus.ogg [US] Forms: impetus, impetuses [plural]
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  1. Impetus is the force with which a body moves. Synonyms: stimulus
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  2. Impetus is what makes a process happen or happen more quickly.
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