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{{wiktionary|prime mover|prime movers}}
''For the philosophical/theological concept of a prime mover (that is, a self-existent being that is the ultimate cause or "mover" of all things), see ].''
'''Prime mover''' may refer to:
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==Philosophy==
*], a concept in Aristotle's writings


==Engineering==
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* ], a machine that converts various other forms of energy (chemical, electrical, fluid pressure/flow, etc.) into energy of movement
* ], one of the several types of power plants used in locomotives to provide traction power
* ], a heavy-duty towing engine that provides motive power for hauling a towed or trailered load


==Anatomy==
The term '''prime mover''' is used to describe the main power source where the application is complex. For instance, the ] in a ] is sometimes referred to as a ''prime mover'', although the term is much more common in industrial applications. Simply, in the case of an ], the ] is the prime mover whilst associated equipment such as the electrical ], ] pump, ] etc. are secondary movers.
* Prime mover, another name for an ]


==Entertainment==
The term may also be used to describe an entire vehicle in the case of ] ]s, although this usage is more typically used in military settings. In a military context, the unit used to haul an ] piece is generally referred to as its prime mover. For instance, the ] refers to their ]s used to tow ]s as prime movers.
* ], a 2009 Australian romantic crime film
* ], a fictional character in the Marvel Universe
* ''Prime Mover'', a video game published by ] in 1993
* "]", a 1961 episode of ''The Twilight Zone''
* The Prime Movers, a quasi-omniscient race of alien superbeings in the '']'' comic series by Phil Foglio


===Music===
In ] ]s, prime mover refers to the diesel engine that drives the ] or ]. In this case the ]s are considered part of the ] rather than prime movers themselves.
* ], a 1988 album by the Christian Rock band ]
* ], a 1960s band featuring a pre-Stooges ]
* ], a predecessor band of ]
* ], a 2016 compilation by ]
* "Prime Mover", a 1983 single by ]
* "Prime Mover", a 1987 single by ]
* "Prime Mover", a song on Rush's 1987 album '']''
* "Prime Mover", a song on Ghost's 2010 album '']''
* "Prime Mover", a 2012 album by German trance producer ]
* "Prime Movers", a song on ]'s 2013 album Leaving Babylon
* The Prime Movers, a band of former members of ]


==See also==
==The term in contemporary language==
* ]
As can be seen above, the term proves quite versatile. Besides the rather mechanical connotation of the term (engines, vehicles), and besides the cosmological/theological/philosophical meaning of it (god/goddess/principle in philosophy; cf. ]), prime mover goes along with a huge variety of meanings and uses.
* {{in title|prime mover}}


{{disambiguation}}
The term may also be used in the context of ]s. Individuals can be described as ''prime movers'' (inventors, industrial or military leaders, cf. "The Prime Movers - Traits of the great wealth creators", Edwin A. Locke, 2000) as well as groups of people (companies, cf. "Prime Movers - Define your business or have somebody define it against you", Rafael Ramirez and Johan Wallin, 2000) or creative groups of artists, cf. "Prime Movers - The makers of modern dance in America" Joseph H. Mazo, 2000).

The mindset in this rather psychological or sociological application can be named '']'' (cf. "Reframing Landscape - How the map changes the landscape", ], 2001).
The term is not only in use on the psychological side; it also can be found in the context of physics. Muscles, which are decisive for sports performance or crafts are called prime movers (cf. "Prime Mover - A natural history of muscle", by Steven Vogel, 2001). The human brain is being described as the prime mover for the evolution of mankind.

Hence, various publications make use of the term ''prime mover'' in their titles.

An important aspect is the use as a ], which most probably emerged with industrialization, where machines/prime movers themselves became the driving force of progress (machining tools, drives, locomotives, ships, cars.

Groups or individuals use the notion as a corporate or individual claim, to be prime movers in their line of business or activity (examples: a psychedilic band of the 80ies: The Prime Movers, a world leading producer of large Diesel engines; MAN B&W Diesel AG, companies removing furniture; Prime Movers etc.).

The driving force within an individual or group of people or a state of being is sometimes named with the latin term of a ] or "primum mobile".
Prime Movership stands for the quality of being a prime mover, i. e. the first to move, to create or to reach a state, which has not been reached by many or others at all before. Prime Movership has been specifically defined as "the mind-set of value creation" (cf. Richard Norman, "Reframing Business - How the Map changes the landscape", 2001).

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