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dynamism

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm// UK //dˈaɪnɐmˌɪzəm// dy·namism

n. the quality of being full of energy and activity. It describes a person or place that is always moving and changing in a positive way.

n. the quality of being energetic and active; the capacity for vigorous change and development. Often used in economic or social contexts to describe a system that is constantly evolving.


SIMPLE

The city is famous for its youthful dynamism.

CONTEXTUAL

The CEO's leadership brought a new level of dynamism to the company, encouraging employees to take creative risks.

COMPLEX

Economists often contrast the static nature of traditional industries with the rapid dynamism of the tech sector, where innovation cycles are measured in months rather than decades.

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Origin

From English dynam(ic) (or directly from Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”)) + -ism. * IPA⁽ᵏᵉʸ⁾: /ˈdaɪ.nəˌmɪzəm/ * Audio (Southern England): (file)

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