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Impetus may be defined as an intrinsic force to develop or move something forward in the figurative sense. E.g., The desire for a better head of state gave impetus to the citizens to vote.

Impetus may also be defined as an intense desire or stimulus to do something or get something done. Other words that can be used in place of impetus include drive, stimulus, etc.
An inclination to continue to act due to a force that has been imparted.

To move, usually forward as a result of an initial 'push' in that direction.

Usually used metaphorically in literature in a sense similar to inertia in physics..., e.g. "The impetus of the election campaign seems unstoppable."

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