driving force

/draɪvɪŋ fɔrs/
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ fɔs/
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Other forms: driving forces

Definitions of driving force
  1. noun
    the act of applying force to propel something
    synonyms: drive, thrust
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    types:
    firewall
    (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust
    impetus, impulse, impulsion
    the act of applying force suddenly
    type of:
    actuation, propulsion
    the act of propelling
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