Antonyms for dynamism

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dahy-nuh-miz-uh m

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdaɪ nəˌmɪz əm

Definition of dynamism

Origin : 1831, "dynamic energy, force, drive," from Greek dynamis "power, might, strength" (see dynamic (adj.)) + -ism. As a philosophical system, from 1857.

As in industry : noun hard work
As in initiative : noun eagerness to do something
As in movement : noun motion, activity
As in personality : noun person's character, traits
As in power : noun ability, competence
As in power : noun physical ability, capacity
As in push : noun mental determination
As in vigor : noun power, energy
As in bounce : noun spring
As in vigorousness : noun vigor
As in éclat : noun style
As in energy : noun generated power
As in force : noun physical energy, power
As in animation : noun liveliness; activity

Example sentences :

To the dynamism of the sun belong heat, expansion-force, and all that range.
Extract from : « Fantasia of the Unconscious » by D. H. Lawrence

This dynamism has nothing which attacks the dignity and preminence of the soul.
Extract from : « Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870 » by Various

The Christian element is in morality, the Buddhistic in dynamism.
Extract from : « The Created Legend » by Feodor Sologub

But even were this the case the picture would be innocent of dynamism.
Extract from : « Modern Painting, Its Tendency and Meaning » by Willard Huntington Wright

At the basis of all is force, dynamism, and universal mind, or spirit.
Extract from : « Mysterious Psychic Forces » by Camille Flammarion

Otherwise we might just as well speak of Dynamism, that is of a system that derives everything from force (dynamis).
Extract from : « The Philosophy of Natural Theology » by William Jackson

Realism is not identical with materialism, and may even be definitely connected with the very opposite, dynamism or energism.
Extract from : « The Wonders of Life » by Ernst Haeckel

There is no dynamism because there is no suggestion of the inherent force which all substance involves.
Extract from : « Modern Painting, Its Tendency and Meaning » by Willard Huntington Wright

In other words, that which we call "pure extensity" is by virtue of its dynamism the cause of its own existence.
Extract from : « The Mystery of Space » by Robert T. Browne

The profound reasons for dynamism in art were left untouched by them.
Extract from : « Modern Painting, Its Tendency and Meaning » by Willard Huntington Wright

Synonyms for dynamism

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