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Impetus Definition & Meaning

impetus
noun
  1. a force that moves something along
  2. the act of applying force suddenly; "the impulse knocked him over"

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What does impetus mean?
a force that moves something along the act of applying force suddenly; "the impulse knocked him over"
What part of speech is impetus?
Impetus is a noun.
How many definitions does impetus have?
Impetus has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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