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| impetus [ ímpitəss ] |
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1. push: the energy or motivation to accomplish or undertake something
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2. physics force: a force that causes the motion of an object to overcome resistance and maintain its velocity
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| [Mid-17th century. < Latin, 'assault, force' < impetere 'assail' < petere 'seek'] |
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