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What is an impetus?

What is an impetus? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. Something that impels, a stimulating factor.
  2. A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.
  3. The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
  4. An activity in response to a stimulus.
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Obviously, the old murder-mystery impetus is there, and the red herrings and shock revelations are being doled out as standard.
Recognising the importance of advertising a public event became the impetus for two simultaneous activities.
His impetus was seeded by an art teacher who believed art history began in 1960 with Vito Acconci, a New York-based experimental artist.
She is mining from a rich vein of traditional heritage in the Erris region and adding a new impetus along the way.
Given that impetus, the Jets went on to whomp the Packers and gain the coveted spot in the playoff.
The impetus and content of gangster rap may have originated in the desperation and backwardness of the inner-city population.

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