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Plural of impetus

regular plural

The plural of impetus is impetuses or impetus.

Forms of impetus

Singularimpetus /ˈɪm.pə.təs/
Pluralimpetuses
impetus /ˈɪm.pə.təs/
Countablecountable

Meaning of impetus

  1. noun Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
  2. noun A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.
  3. noun The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.

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Questions about the plural of impetus

What is the plural of impetus?
The plural of impetus is impetuses or impetus.
Is impetus countable?
Impetus is a countable noun.

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