Meaning
- 1.
driving force; impetus — The basic force that makes a person or thing move.
- 2.
motive power — The basic force that makes an object or machine move, such as strength, heat, water power, wind power, firepower, etc.
driving force; impetus — The basic force that makes a person or thing move.
motive power — The basic force that makes an object or machine move, such as strength, heat, water power, wind power, firepower, etc.