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impetus in Finnish

impetus in Finnish is sysäys, liikevoima — impetus means something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.

impetus in Finnish

sysäys
noun
liikevoima
noun
The force or energy associated with a moving body; 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 Finnish?
"impetus" in Finnish is sysäys, liikevoima. 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 Finnish, "impetus" is sysäys, liikevoima.
Are there other ways to say "impetus" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "impetus": sysäys, liikevoima.
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