impulse
IPA: ˈɪmpʌɫs
noun
- A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
- A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
- (physics) The integral of force over time.
verb
- (transitive) To impel; to incite.
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Examples of "impulse" in Sentences
- I appreciate the impulse behind the apology.
- A tremendous impulse was given to the study of the Orient.
- If the electron is instantaneously stopped, the acceleration is an impulse.
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