impetus
11 points
English
7 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #45,323
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a force that moves something along
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈɪmpʌtʌs/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural impetuses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a force that moves something along
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Crossword clues
- “a force that moves something along” wn-def
- “Another word for drift” gen-syn