dynamism

noun

dy·​na·​mism ˈdī-nə-ˌmi-zəm How to pronounce dynamism (audio)
Synonyms of dynamism
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
ˈdī-nə-mist How to pronounce dynamism (audio)
noun
dynamistic
ˌdī-nə-ˈmi-stik How to pronounce dynamism (audio)
adjective

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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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Maresca had been very keen to sign Malo Gusto from Chelsea, as the Frenchman is seen to have the right blend of attacking and defensive attributes, as well as physicality and dynamism. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 30 July 2026 What’s new is the depth, breadth, dynamism, and speed with which that manipulation is being waged upon each of us. — Will Cady, SPIN, 30 July 2026 The position has really lacked dynamism since Dansby Swanson’s departure following the 2022 campaign. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 Moene argues that this wage compression promotes innovation and dynamism by boosting the profitability of growth industries and by lowering profits in lagging industries. — Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 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

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“Dynamism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dynamism. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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