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impulse

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmpʌls/

The English word “impulse” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
  2. A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
  3. The integral of force over time.

verb

  1. To impel; to incite.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French impulser, from Latin impulsus.

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