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impetus [ˈɪmpɪt̬əs, Brit -təs] N no pl

1. impetus (driving force):

impetus

ímpeto m

2. impetus fig:

impetus

impulso m

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Another impetus to become a spacefaring species is planetary defense. en.wikipedia.org

The main impetus for merger was the growing failure of many strikes. en.wikipedia.org

This movement provided some of the impetus for the rise of digital history in the 1990s. en.wikipedia.org

This exhibition gave her the impetus to resume work. en.wikipedia.org

The impetus for federation did not extend to the administration of cricket, however. en.wikipedia.org

The implanted impetus increases in the same ratio as the velocity. en.wikipedia.org

It is credited by some as the impetus for the creator-driven animation revolution of the 1990s. en.wikipedia.org

His invention helped launch the building control industry and was the impetus for a new company. en.wikipedia.org

His creative impetus spanned five decades, during which time he negotiated the full range of artistic subjects and themes. en.wikipedia.org

These concerns were the impetus for legislation to consider improvements to the system. en.wikipedia.org

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