dynamism

noun

dy·​na·​mism ˈdī-nə-ˌmi-zəm How to pronounce dynamism (audio)
1
a
philosophy : a theory that all phenomena (such as matter or motion) can be explained as manifestations of force (see force entry 1 sense 4) compare mechanism
b
: dynamics sense 2
population dynamism
2
: a dynamic (see dynamic entry 1 sense 1) or expansionist quality
the dynamism of a natural leader
dynamist noun
dynamistic adjective

Examples of dynamism in a Sentence

He has the dynamism of a natural leader. voters were attracted to the young challenger's dynamism, charisma, and progressive ideas
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At 17 years old, Ebel is the youngest of the trio but lacks no less dynamism at the plate. Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 13 July 2025 Workforce growth, consumer demand and entrepreneurial dynamism all benefit from Latino engagement. Ana Valdez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 For much of its second act, the movie plays like a tug-of-war between the virtuosic dynamism of Lapid’s filmmaking and the sobering reality of the humanitarian crisis at hand. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 May 2025 Murray’s dynamism off the ball molded perfectly with Jokić’s precision passing and size inside to keep Oklahoma City’s defenders scrambling for solutions. Ben Morse, CNN Money, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dynamism

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French dynamisme, from dynamique dynamic entry 1 + -isme -ism

First Known Use

circa 1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of dynamism was circa 1857

Cite this Entry

“Dynamism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dynamism. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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