Impetus vs Sensibility - What's the difference?
impetus | sensibility |
Something that impels, a stimulating factor.
* 2011 , Phil McNulty, Euro 2012: Montenegro 2-2 England [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15195384.stm]
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.
The ability to sense, feel or perceive; especially to be sensitive to the feelings of another
(chiefly, in the plural) An acute awareness or feeling
As nouns the difference between impetus and sensibility
is that impetus is while sensibility is the ability to sense, feel or perceive; especially to be sensitive to the feelings of another.impetus
English
Noun
(es)- The outbreak of World War II in 1939 gave a new impetus to receiver development.
- 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.
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English
Noun
(sensibilities)- 'I think sensibility is important in a relationship.'
- 'I apologize if I offended your sensibilities, but that's the truth of the matter.'