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    impetus

    impetus - Dictionary definition and meaning for word impetus

    Definition
    (noun) a force that moves something along
    Synonyms : drift , impulsion
    Definition
    (noun) the act of applying force suddenly
    Synonyms : impulse , impulsion
    Example Sentence
    • the impulse knocked him over
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for impetus

sounds like fetus which is an unborn baby... so at time of delivery a moving force(impetus) makes it easier for the mother to give birth...

impetus=im+pet+us.....IM a PET in de US.such a statement would stimulate anyone

impet(impact) + us : Impulsion will always have an impact (on) us

IMPETUS is the opposite of IMPEDIMENT.

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sudden INPUT

concentrate on PET...we have PT (playing time) or PET periods in school thts a stimulus or a moving force (imPETus) tht encourages students to go out n play

ComPETing with US is a bit difficult for any country, as it has a strong military FORCE.

impetus: something that beat-us with force

impetus,impact on us,think like that when we go to us what would be impact on us it will encourage our process of growth.

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