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Meaning of
impetus
in English
impetus
us
//ˈɪmpəˌtəs//
uk
//ˈɪmpɪˌtjuːs//
#uncommon
Plural
impetus
Definitions
Noun
a
stimulating
factor
;
motivator
The
company's
new
mission
statement
provided
an
impetus
for
innovation
.
internal
/
external
force
;
driving
power
The
economic
crisis
gave
an
impetus
to
the
development
of
renewable
energy
sources
.
energy
from
motion
;
a
catalyst
The
new
policy
gave
an
impetus
to
the
team's
efforts
to
improve
productivity
.