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prime mover

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun prime mover has 1 sense
  1. first cause, prime mover, primum mobile - a self-caused agent that is the cause of all things; "God is the first cause"
    --1 is a kind of causal agent, cause, causal agency

Definitions from the Web

Term: Prime Mover

Definition

A prime mover refers to the initial cause or source of a particular event or action. It can also relate to a person or thing that has the greatest influence or impact on a situation.

Senses and Usage

Noun (1)

1. In mechanics, a prime mover is a machine that transforms energy into mechanical work, such as an engine or a motor.

Example sentence: The steam engine was the prime mover behind the industrial revolution.

Noun (2)

2. In philosophy, the concept of prime mover refers to an entity or force that initiates and sustains the motion of the universe without needing any external cause.

Example sentence: According to Aristotle, the prime mover is the ultimate cause of all movement in the cosmos.

Noun phrase

3. A prime mover can also denote a person or organization that plays a crucial role or leads an initiative in a specific field or industry.

Example sentence: Elon Musk is considered a prime mover in the electric vehicle industry.

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