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Impulse

/ˈɪmpʌls/

A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.

📖 Definitions of "Impulse"

noun
  1. 1

    A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.

  2. 2

    A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.

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

  3. 3

    The integral of force over time.

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

verb
  1. 1

    To impel; to incite.

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