Basic Details
Word: Impetus
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A force or influence that encourages something to happen or move forward.
Synonyms: Motivation, drive, stimulus
Antonyms: Hindrance, obstacle
Idioms and Phrases
- Give impetus to: To provide motivation or encouragement for something to progress. Example: "The new policy will give impetus to our efforts in reducing waste."
- Impetus behind: Refers to the underlying reason or force driving an action or change. Example: "The impetus behind the project was to improve community health."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The scientist's groundbreaking research provided the impetus needed for new advancements in medicine.
Example 2: After the meeting, the team's encouragement became the impetus for us to pursue our goals with renewed energy.
Example 3: The rising demand for eco-friendly products served as the impetus for many companies to change their manufacturing processes.
Fun Fact
The word "impetus" comes from the Latin word 'impetus', which means 'attack' or 'assault'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the driving force behind actions or changes.
Famous Quote
"Impetus is often the little push needed to move from thought to action." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "impetus" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A driving force or motivation
c) A kind of animal
d) A specific place
Answer: b) A driving force or motivation
2. Which of these is a synonym of "impetus"?
a) Hindrance
b) Stimulus
c) Obstacle
d) Barrier
Answer: b) Stimulus
3. Which word is an antonym of "impetus"?
a) Motivation
b) Drive
c) Obstacle
d) Stimulus
Answer: c) Obstacle
4. Which sentence uses "impetus" correctly?
a) The impetus of the flower was bright and colourful.
b) The impetus for the changes in the city came from public demand.
c) He found impetus in his favourite food.
d) The impetus jumped in the air.
Answer: b) The impetus for the changes in the city came from public demand.
5. Which idiom refers to providing motivation?
a) Give impetus to
b) Run like the wind
c) Out of the blue
d) In the same boat
Answer: a) Give impetus to
