English dictionary

impulsion

/I/m'p/@/l/S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a force that moves something along

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms drift impetus

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of applying force suddenly

noun.act

Synonyms impetus impulse

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of impelling or driving onward, or the state of being impelled; the sudden or momentary agency of a body in motion on another body; also, the impelling force, or impulse.

noun

Source: webster1913