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Impetus vs Activation - What's the difference?

impetus | activation |

As nouns the difference between impetus and activation

is that impetus is while activation is making active and effective.

impetus

English

Noun

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  • Something that impels, a stimulating factor.
  • The outbreak of World War II in 1939 gave a new impetus to receiver development.
  • * 2011 , Phil McNulty, Euro 2012: Montenegro 2-2 England [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15195384.stm]
  • In a single moment Montenegro and their supporters were given fresh impetus and encouragement. Beciraj tested Hart with a low shot before teenager Phil Jones, on his England debut, suffered an anxious moment when Stevan Jovetic went down under his challenge, leaving the youngster clearly relieved to see referee Stark wave away Montenegro's appeals.
  • A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.
  • The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
  • An activity in response to a stimulus.
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    activation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Making active and effective.
  • (physics) The process of making a radioisotope by bombarding a stable element with neutrons or protons.
  • (biochemistry) The process through which molecules are made able to react.
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