Definition of impetus

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  • impetus is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • impetus is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
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Definition of impetus

  • the act of applying force suddenly (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. impulse
    2. impulsion
  • a force that moves something along (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. drift
    2. impulsion

See definition of impetus in Merriam Webster