English Explanatory Dictionary

impulse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪmpʌls/ en-us-impulse.ogg

Word forms

impulse impulses impulsing impulsed

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French impulser, from Latin impulsus.

Related words

impel impulsion impulsive impulsively impulsiveness impulsivity impulsor pulse

Derived words

counterimpulse impulse-buy impulse buy impulse buyer impulse buying impulse control disorder impulse function impulse good impulseless impulse noise impulse purchase impulse response nerve impulse on an impulse on impulse specific impulse
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