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Dynamist — Dy na*mist, n. One who accounts for material phenomena by a theory of dynamics. [1913 Webster] Those who would resolve matter into centers of force may be said to constitute the school of dynamists. Ward (Dyn. Sociol. ). [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dynamist — See dynamism. * * * … Universalium
Dynamist — Dy|na|mist der; en, en <zu ↑...ist> Anhänger des Dynamismus (1, 2) … Das große Fremdwörterbuch
dynamist — n. advocate of dynamism, supporter of the theory that all phenomena can be explained as manifestations of some inherent force … English contemporary dictionary
dynamist — dy·na·mist … English syllables
dynamist — … Useful english dictionary
dynamism — dynamist, n. dynamistic, adj. /duy neuh miz euhm/, n. 1. any of various theories or philosophical systems that seek to explain phenomena of nature by the action of force. Cf. mechanism (def. 8), vitalism (def. 1). 2. great energy, force, or… … Universalium
Virginia Postrel — Virginia I. Postrel (born 14 January 1960) is an American political and cultural writer of broadly libertarian, or classical liberal, views. She is best known for her two non fiction books, The Future and Its Enemies and The Substance of Style .… … Wikipedia
Containerization — Shipping containers at the Port Newark Elizabeth Marine Terminal in New Jersey, USA … Wikipedia
dynamism — noun Date: circa 1857 1. a. a theory that all phenomena (as matter or motion) can be explained as manifestations of force compare mechanism b. dynamics 2 2. a dynamic or expansionist quality • dynamist noun • dynamistic … New Collegiate Dictionary
