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IMPULSE

(noun, verb)
There are 7 meanings of the word Impulse.

Definitions

How to pronounce impulse:

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Impulse - as a noun

An instinctive motive

Example: "Profound religious impulses"

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A sudden desire

Example: "He bought it on an impulse"

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The electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber

Example: "They demonstrated the transmission of impulses from the cortex to the hypothalamus"

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(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

Example: "The pulsations seemed to be coming from a star"

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The act of applying force suddenly

Example: "The impulse knocked him over"

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An impelling force or strength

Example: "The car's momentum carried it off the road"

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Impulse - as a verb

To impel; to incite.

Example Sentences

"He couldn't resist the impulse to buy the expensive watch."
"She acted on impulse and booked a spontaneous trip to Paris."
"I had an impulse to quit my job and pursue my passion."
"She had an impulse to hug him tightly when she saw him after a long time."
"He had impulses to shout out in frustration during the boring presentation."
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Word Game Points

Is IMPULSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, impulse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IMPULSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is IMPULSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, impulse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMPULSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is IMPULSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, impulse is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMPULSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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