Impulse

noun

/ˈɪmpʌls/

Word Frequency: 11.6

Definitions

1.nounA thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.

2.nounA wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.

"The impulse to learn drove me to study night and day."

3.nounThe integral of force over time.

"The total impulse from the impact will depend on the kinetic energy of the bullet."

4.verbTo impel; to incite.

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