impetus Get Printable Handwriting (im-pe-tus) 3 syllables Rhymes Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. 1 a driving force; anything that causes an action; 2 increased activity resulting from a driving force. Example Sentence The scandal turned out to be an impetus for reform. Synonyms stimulus; force; dynamic; spur Antonyms block; check; hindrance Rhymes Three Syllable Rhymes (1) impetus Share with your friends: