"Impetus" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"impetus" Definition
- [uncountable, singular] something that encourages a process or activity to develop more quickly synonym stimulus
- [uncountable] (specialist) the force or energy with which something moves
"impetus" Synonyms & Antonyms
"impetus" synonyms:
- stimulus,
- incentive,
- motivation,
- spur,
- encouragement,
- incitement,
- stimulant,
- impulse,
- boost,
- instigation,
- provocation,
- goad,
- inducement,
- catalyst,
- momentum,
- incitation,
- inspiration,
- yeast,
- push
"impetus" antonyms:
- counterincentive,
- disincentive,
- block,
- check,
- discouragement,
- hindrance,
- inertia,
- deterrent,
- impediment,
- dissuasion,
- damper,
- obstacle,
- restraint,
- curb,
- brake,
- inhibition,
- determent,
- barrier,
- obstruction