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- [im-pel-uh nt]
- /ɪmˈpɛl ənt/
- /ɪm.ˈpe.lənt/
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- [im-pel-uh nt]
- /ɪmˈpɛl ənt/
Definitions of impellent word
- adjective impellent impelling: an impellent power; an impellent cause. 1
- noun impellent something that impels; an impelling agency or force. 1
- noun impellent Having the quality of being impelling. 1
- noun impellent An impelling power or force. 0
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Origin of impellent
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin impellent- (stem of impellēns), present participle of impellere to set in motion. See impel, -ent
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Parts of speech for Impellent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impellent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
impellent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impellent
noun impellent
- push — to press upon or against (a thing) with force in order to move it away.
- initiative — an introductory act or step; leading action: to take the initiative in making friends.
- effort — exertion of physical or mental power: It will take great effort to achieve victory.
- momentum — force or speed of movement; impetus, as of a physical object or course of events: The car gained momentum going downhill. Her career lost momentum after two unsuccessful films.
- motivation — the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way: I don't understand what her motivation was for quitting her job. Synonyms: motive, inspiration, inducement, cause, impetus.
adj impellent
- sweeping — of wide range or scope.
- compelling — A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
- urging — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
adjective impellent
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- dynamic — (of a process or system) Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- enterprising — Having or showing initiative and resourcefulness.
Antonyms for impellent
noun impellent
- cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
- idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
- inactivity — not active: an inactive volcano.
- laziness — lazy evaluation
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
adj impellent
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- wimpy — of, relating to, or characteristic of a wimp.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
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