impulse.
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
Meaning & usage
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
The impulse to learn drove me to study night and day.
When I saw the new book, I couldn't resist the impulse to browse through it.
The integral of force over time.
The total impulse from the impact will depend on the kinetic energy of the projectile.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Middle French impulser, from Latin impulsus.
To impel; to incite.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Middle French impulser, from Latin impulsus.
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