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a force that helps something to happen or develop more quickly
The committee's report may provide further impetus for reform.
The peace process has been steadily gaining impetus.
The document will give fresh impetus to the debate.
a force that makes a moving object able to continue moving at the same velocity (=speed), despite any resistance (=force that slows things down)
