Impetus has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
a force that moves something along
"The sudden drop in prices gave the struggling startup the impetus it needed to finally expand its operations."
2
the act of applying force suddenly
"the impulse knocked him over"
3
Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
"The recent tax rebate provided much-needed impetus to the struggling local economy by encouraging residents to spend their money again."
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