Definition of impetus in English:

impetus

noun ˈɪmpɪtəsˈɪmpədəs

mass noun

1The force or energy with which a body moves.
动力，原动力
hit the booster coil before the flywheel loses all its impetus
在飞轮还没有失去所有动力前打一下启动线圈。
Synonyms
momentum, propulsion, impulsion, impelling force, motive force, driving force, drive, thrust, continuing motion
energy, force, power, push, steam, strength
1. 1.1 Something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly.
  促进，推动，激励
  the ending of the Cold War gave new impetus to idealism
  Example sentencesExamples
  The requirements of homogeneous diesel combustion processes give additional impetuses to the continued development of piezo controls for unit injector systems.
  Detectives are reported to be hoping the letter will add fresh impetus to the investigation.
  And I believe that these new leaders add a new impetus to the situation.
  Later in the 19th century a fresh impetus was given to the sport with the arrival of Prince Albert.
  They also gave renewed impetus to the production of deluxe illustrated manuscripts of secular texts.
  He does concede that these scandals added impetus to the process.
  The expanded literature search was very coincident with the initial search, providing most of the same reasons, purposes, and impetuses for developing peer institution selection systems.
  Impetus for creation of the International Lincoln Center can be traced to late 1982.
  We have already seen the impetus for reform of vertical restraints.
  Religious instruction formed much of the early impetus for the creation of Renaissance art.
  His firebrand politics lend an emotional impetus and an urgency to his work.
  One of the most interesting points to emerge is a recognition that with hindsight, European radicalism has once again written itself as a form of diffusionism, its sources and impetuses exclusive unto itself.
  First, what are the impetuses for conducting institutional comparative analysis?
  The power of the Western media in lending impetus to a popular cause is palpable.
  One was that such cheap labour would add new impetus to the expansion of the colony.
  Further impetus was provided by my teenage son who has embarked on his own photographic odyssey.
  And the key impetus for growth will be product innovation and customer orientation.
  The main impetus for change was the response of the parties to the collapse of communism.
  The initial impetus for these reforms was to promote a high skill, high wage economy.
  An additional impetus for change in the way traditional radio stations do business is on the horizon.
  Synonyms
  motivation, stimulus, incitement, incentive, inducement, inspiration, encouragement, boost
  urging, pressing, goading, spurring, prodding
  informal a shot in the arm

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin, 'assault, force', from impetere 'assail', from in- 'towards' + petere 'seek'.

compete from early 17th century:
This word is from Latin competere in its late sense ‘strive or contend for (something)’: the elements here are com- ‘together’ and petere ‘aim at, seek’. As well as giving us competition (early 17th century) this is also the source of competent (Late Middle English); while petere gives us: impetus [M17] and impetuous (Late Middle English) ‘seek towards, assail’; petition (Middle English) an act of seeking for something; petulant (late 16th century) originally immodest in what you seek; and repeat (Late Middle English) seek again.

Definition of impetus in US English:

impetus

nounˈimpədəsˈɪmpədəs

1The force or energy with which a body moves.
动力，原动力
hit the booster coil before the flywheel loses all its impetus
在飞轮还没有失去所有动力前打一下启动线圈。
Synonyms
momentum, propulsion, impulsion, impelling force, motive force, driving force, drive, thrust, continuing motion
1. 1.1 The force that makes something happen or happen more quickly.
  促进，推动，激励
  the crisis of the 1860s provided the original impetus for the settlements
  19世纪60年代的危机给开拓那些移民点提供了最初的推动力。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The initial impetus for these reforms was to promote a high skill, high wage economy.
  Further impetus was provided by my teenage son who has embarked on his own photographic odyssey.
  Religious instruction formed much of the early impetus for the creation of Renaissance art.
  The main impetus for change was the response of the parties to the collapse of communism.
  First, what are the impetuses for conducting institutional comparative analysis?
  Later in the 19th century a fresh impetus was given to the sport with the arrival of Prince Albert.
  Detectives are reported to be hoping the letter will add fresh impetus to the investigation.
  He does concede that these scandals added impetus to the process.
  Impetus for creation of the International Lincoln Center can be traced to late 1982.
  The requirements of homogeneous diesel combustion processes give additional impetuses to the continued development of piezo controls for unit injector systems.
  An additional impetus for change in the way traditional radio stations do business is on the horizon.
  One was that such cheap labour would add new impetus to the expansion of the colony.
  His firebrand politics lend an emotional impetus and an urgency to his work.
  And I believe that these new leaders add a new impetus to the situation.
  We have already seen the impetus for reform of vertical restraints.
  The expanded literature search was very coincident with the initial search, providing most of the same reasons, purposes, and impetuses for developing peer institution selection systems.
  The power of the Western media in lending impetus to a popular cause is palpable.
  They also gave renewed impetus to the production of deluxe illustrated manuscripts of secular texts.
  And the key impetus for growth will be product innovation and customer orientation.
  One of the most interesting points to emerge is a recognition that with hindsight, European radicalism has once again written itself as a form of diffusionism, its sources and impetuses exclusive unto itself.
  Synonyms
  motivation, stimulus, incitement, incentive, inducement, inspiration, encouragement, boost

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin, ‘assault, force’, from impetere ‘assail’, from in- ‘towards’ + petere ‘seek’.

单词	impetus
释义	Definition of impetus in English: impetus noun ˈɪmpɪtəsˈɪmpədəs mass noun 1The force or energy with which a body moves. 动力，原动力 hit the booster coil before the flywheel loses all its impetus 在飞轮还没有失去所有动力前打一下启动线圈。 Synonyms momentum, propulsion, impulsion, impelling force, motive force, driving force, drive, thrust, continuing motion energy, force, power, push, steam, strength 1.1 Something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly. 促进，推动，激励 the ending of the Cold War gave new impetus to idealism Example sentencesExamples The requirements of homogeneous diesel combustion processes give additional impetuses to the continued development of piezo controls for unit injector systems. Detectives are reported to be hoping the letter will add fresh impetus to the investigation. And I believe that these new leaders add a new impetus to the situation. Later in the 19th century a fresh impetus was given to the sport with the arrival of Prince Albert. They also gave renewed impetus to the production of deluxe illustrated manuscripts of secular texts. He does concede that these scandals added impetus to the process. The expanded literature search was very coincident with the initial search, providing most of the same reasons, purposes, and impetuses for developing peer institution selection systems. Impetus for creation of the International Lincoln Center can be traced to late 1982. We have already seen the impetus for reform of vertical restraints. Religious instruction formed much of the early impetus for the creation of Renaissance art. His firebrand politics lend an emotional impetus and an urgency to his work. One of the most interesting points to emerge is a recognition that with hindsight, European radicalism has once again written itself as a form of diffusionism, its sources and impetuses exclusive unto itself. First, what are the impetuses for conducting institutional comparative analysis? The power of the Western media in lending impetus to a popular cause is palpable. One was that such cheap labour would add new impetus to the expansion of the colony. Further impetus was provided by my teenage son who has embarked on his own photographic odyssey. And the key impetus for growth will be product innovation and customer orientation. The main impetus for change was the response of the parties to the collapse of communism. The initial impetus for these reforms was to promote a high skill, high wage economy. An additional impetus for change in the way traditional radio stations do business is on the horizon. Synonyms motivation, stimulus, incitement, incentive, inducement, inspiration, encouragement, boost urging, pressing, goading, spurring, prodding informal a shot in the arm Origin Mid 17th century: from Latin, 'assault, force', from impetere 'assail', from in- 'towards' + petere 'seek'. compete from early 17th century: This word is from Latin competere in its late sense ‘strive or contend for (something)’: the elements here are com- ‘together’ and petere ‘aim at, seek’. As well as giving us competition (early 17th century) this is also the source of competent (Late Middle English); while petere gives us: impetus [M17] and impetuous (Late Middle English) ‘seek towards, assail’; petition (Middle English) an act of seeking for something; petulant (late 16th century) originally immodest in what you seek; and repeat (Late Middle English) seek again. Definition of impetus in US English: impetus nounˈimpədəsˈɪmpədəs 1The force or energy with which a body moves. 动力，原动力 hit the booster coil before the flywheel loses all its impetus 在飞轮还没有失去所有动力前打一下启动线圈。 Synonyms momentum, propulsion, impulsion, impelling force, motive force, driving force, drive, thrust, continuing motion 1.1 The force that makes something happen or happen more quickly. 促进，推动，激励 the crisis of the 1860s provided the original impetus for the settlements 19世纪60年代的危机给开拓那些移民点提供了最初的推动力。 Example sentencesExamples The initial impetus for these reforms was to promote a high skill, high wage economy. Further impetus was provided by my teenage son who has embarked on his own photographic odyssey. Religious instruction formed much of the early impetus for the creation of Renaissance art. The main impetus for change was the response of the parties to the collapse of communism. First, what are the impetuses for conducting institutional comparative analysis? Later in the 19th century a fresh impetus was given to the sport with the arrival of Prince Albert. Detectives are reported to be hoping the letter will add fresh impetus to the investigation. He does concede that these scandals added impetus to the process. Impetus for creation of the International Lincoln Center can be traced to late 1982. The requirements of homogeneous diesel combustion processes give additional impetuses to the continued development of piezo controls for unit injector systems. An additional impetus for change in the way traditional radio stations do business is on the horizon. One was that such cheap labour would add new impetus to the expansion of the colony. His firebrand politics lend an emotional impetus and an urgency to his work. And I believe that these new leaders add a new impetus to the situation. We have already seen the impetus for reform of vertical restraints. The expanded literature search was very coincident with the initial search, providing most of the same reasons, purposes, and impetuses for developing peer institution selection systems. The power of the Western media in lending impetus to a popular cause is palpable. They also gave renewed impetus to the production of deluxe illustrated manuscripts of secular texts. And the key impetus for growth will be product innovation and customer orientation. One of the most interesting points to emerge is a recognition that with hindsight, European radicalism has once again written itself as a form of diffusionism, its sources and impetuses exclusive unto itself. Synonyms motivation, stimulus, incitement, incentive, inducement, inspiration, encouragement, boost Origin Mid 17th century: from Latin, ‘assault, force’, from impetere ‘assail’, from in- ‘towards’ + petere ‘seek’.
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