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prime mover
noun
Mechanics.
the initial agent, as wind or electricity, that puts a machine in motion.
a machine, as a water wheel or steam engine, that receives and modifies energy as supplied by some natural source.
means of towing a cannon, as an animal, truck, or tractor.
Also called unmoved mover.Aristotelianism.that which is the first cause of all movement and does not itself move.
a person or thing that initiates or gives power and cohesion to something, as an idea, endeavor, or organization.
prime mover
1noun
the original or primary force behind an idea, enterprise, etc
the source of power, such as fuel, wind, electricity, etc, for a machine
the means of extracting power from such a source, such as a steam engine, electric motor, etc
(in the philosophy of Aristotle) that which is the cause of all movement
Prime Mover
2noun
philosophy God, esp when considered as a first cause
Word History and Origins
Origin of prime mover1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
One of the prime movers behind the scientists’ letter, leading expert Prof Tina Barsby, described the minister’s response as a “encouraging” but said that his promise of clarity “soon” had to mean really soon.
Prof Andrews was among the prime movers of the New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness signed earlier this year, which has so far been signed by 286 researchers.
They need to be replaced by smaller modern pods that can be more easily transported by “prime mover” vehicles to remote wildfire locations across the countryside.
Jinkins, who seems to have been the prime mover, has repeatedly said that she supports the privilege.
Was the Society a prime mover, or a bit player?
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