Impetus | Mean of impetus in English Dictionary

/ˈɪmpətəs/

• Noun
• a force that causes something (such as a process or activity) to be done or to become more active
1. His discoveries have given impetus to further research.
2. The movement is now gaining/losing impetus. [=momentum]
3. Her work provided the major impetus [=stimulus] behind the movement.
4. The tragic accident became an impetus for changing the safety regulations.
5. His discoveries have given researchers the impetus to try something new.
• a force that causes an object to begin moving or to continue to move