Impetus

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A driving force or stimulus that causes something to happen or develop more quickly.

“The new funding gave fresh impetus to the stalled research programme.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɪm.pə.təs/

Syllables

im·pe·tus

Related Words

Synonyms

driftimpulsionimpulse

Antonyms

deterrenthindranceobstaclebrake

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Anagrams of Impetus

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imputes

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