impulse

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/ˈɪmpʌls/ English

Definitions

noun

A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.“The impulse to learn drove me to study night and day.”
The integral of force over time.“The total impulse from the impact will depend on the kinetic energy of the bullet.”

verb

To impel; to incite.

Related words

Synonyms

impulsion impetus caprice urge vagary whim pulsing momentum pulsation pulse nerve impulse rashness nisus incitement push instigation

Associated

convolution atria escapement propellant tracker laplace filter fir conduction fourier neuron thrust

Rhymes

pulse repulse grilse dulse dulce fs pulse hulce hulse

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