self-energizing
Generates its own power
Self-energizing describes a system or process that generates its own power or momentum once started.
In engineering, self-energizing brakes use the rotation of a drum to amplify braking force.
More broadly, anything self-energizing sustains or increases its own activity: The movement became self-energizing as each success attracted new supporters.
Of the star
- windAir current outdoors
- hydroWater combining form
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
- photovoltaicLight-to-electricity converting
turbine · regenerative · sustainable · perpetual · kinetic · off-grid · dynamo · piezoelectric
Operate a vehicle
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
initiative · momentum · grit · tenacity · discipline · enthusiasm · dedication · commitment
Active physical strength
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
- zestKeen enjoyment or peel
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
- vivacityAnimated spirit or energy
exuberance · verve · vim · pep · brio · animation · effervescence · buoyancy
Free from external control
- standaloneComplete without attachments
- autarkyComplete economic independence
solar
Of the star
- windAir current outdoors
- hydroWater combining form
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
photovoltaic · turbine · regenerative · sustainable · perpetual · kinetic · off-grid · dynamo · piezoelectric · closed-loop
drive
Operate a vehicle
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
perseverance · initiative · momentum · grit · tenacity · discipline · enthusiasm · dedication · commitment · resilience
vigor
Active physical strength
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
- zestKeen enjoyment or peel
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
vivacity · exuberance · verve · vim · pep · brio · animation · effervescence · buoyancy · sparkle
independent
Free from external control
- standaloneComplete without attachments
- autarkyComplete economic independence
self-energizingdraining
Depleting one's reserves
exhausting · demotivating · soul-crushing · dispiriting · demoralizing
self, energy, energize, energized, energizing, energizer, energetic, energetically, energies