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Momentum vs Dynamism - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between momentum and dynamism

is that momentum is (physics) (of a body in motion) the tendency of a body to maintain its inertial motion; the product of its mass and velocity while dynamism is (philosophy|metaphysics) any of several philosophical theories that attempt to explain the universe by an immanent force.

momentum

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (physics) (of a body in motion) The tendency of a body to maintain its inertial motion; the product of its mass and velocity.
  • The impetus, either of a body in motion, or of an idea or course of events. (i.e: a moment)
  • * 1843, Nathaniel Hawthorne, "The Old Apple Dealer", in Mosses from an Old Manse
  • The travellers swarm forth from the cars. All are full of the momentum which they have caught from their mode of conveyance.
  • * 1882, Thomas Hardy, Two on a Tower
  • Their intention to become husband and wife, at first halting and timorous, had accumulated momentum with the lapse of hours, till it now bore down every obstacle in its course.
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  • dynamism

    Noun

  • (philosophy, metaphysics) Any of several philosophical theories that attempt to explain the universe by an immanent force.
  • Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigor of body, mind or personality; oomph or pizzazz
  • Dynamic reality; active energy; continuous change, progress, or activity.
  • The fact that the war is no longer the main issue in the election points to the dynamism of foreign affairs.