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impetus in Dutch

impetus in Dutch is aanleiding, impuls, stuwkracht — impetus means something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.

impetus in Dutch

aanleiding
noun
Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
impuls
noun
Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
impuls
noun
A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.
stuwkracht
noun
A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.
drijvende kracht
noun
The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
stuwkracht
noun
The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
prikkel
noun
An activity in response to a stimulus.
stimulans
noun
An activity in response to a stimulus.

What does "impetus" mean?

  1. noun Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.
    "The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform."
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impetus in a sentence

  • The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform.
  • Winning the award gave her the impetus to start a new project.

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What is "impetus" in Dutch?

"impetus" in Dutch is aanleiding, impuls, stuwkracht. impetus means: Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.

How do you use "impetus" in a sentence?

Example: "The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform." In Dutch, "impetus" is aanleiding, impuls, stuwkracht.

Are there other ways to say "impetus" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "impetus": aanleiding, impuls, stuwkracht, drijvende kracht, prikkel, stimulans.

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