impetus
nounDivide impetus into syllables:
im · pe · tus
How to pronounce impetus:
Definition of impetus:
- impetus (noun):
- incentive, stimulus
- a driving force impulse
- an incentive or impulse
- a force that moves something along.
Synonyms for impetus:
catalystmotivationfuelincentivemomentumpushdriftinstigationgoadreasonShow 7 more
Antonyms for impetus:
disinclinationblockinertiadislikeblowdistasteaversionhindranceknockrestraintShow 11 more
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