impulse (Meaning)
impulse (n)
an instinctive motive
a sudden desire
the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
the act of applying force suddenly
an impelling force or strength
impulse (n.)
The act of impelling, or driving onward with sudden force; impulsion; especially, force so communicated as to produced motion suddenly, or immediately.
The effect of an impelling force; motion produced by a sudden or momentary force.
The action of a force during a very small interval of time; the effect of such action; as, the impulse of a sudden blow upon a hard elastic body.
A mental force which simply and directly urges to action; hasty inclination; sudden motive; momentary or transient influence of appetite or passion; propension; incitement; as, a man of good impulses; passion often gives a violent impulse to the will.
impulse (v. t.)
To impel; to incite.
Synonyms & Antonyms of impulse
Synonyms:
- stimulant
- spur
- goad
- cause
- boost
- incitement
- momentum
- incitation
- fuel
- yeast
- catalyst
- reason
- instigation
- provocation
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impulse Sentence Examples
- The sudden impulse to bake cookies overwhelmed her.
- The impulse sent him running blindly towards danger.
- She couldn't resist the impulse to touch the soft fabric.
- The impulse struck the driver, causing him to swerve sharply.
- He followed the impulse to call his long-lost friend.
- The impulse to quit her job overshadowed her desire for stability.
- The impulse to lash out in anger was quickly quelled.
- The unexpected impulse led her to a life-changing encounter.
- The impulse to procrastinate proved irresistible, despite her best efforts.
- She yielded to the impulse to indulge in her favorite hobby.
FAQs About the word impulse
an instinctive motive, a sudden desire, the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber, (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical
stimulus, impetus, motivation, encouragement,incentive, stimulant, spur, goad, cause, boost
disincentive, disincentive, counterincentive,counterincentive,
The sudden impulse to bake cookies overwhelmed her.
The impulse sent him running blindly towards danger.
She couldn't resist the impulse to touch the soft fabric.
The impulse struck the driver, causing him to swerve sharply.
