Impulse (Noun)
Meaning 1
The electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber; "they demonstrated the transmission of impulses from the cortex to the hypothalamus".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
An instinctive motive; "profound religious impulses".
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Nouns denoting goals.
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- The charity worker's impulse to help those in need was admirable and inspiring to others.
- Her artistic impulse led her to create beautiful paintings that reflected her emotions.
- The company's impulse to expand into new markets was driven by a desire to increase profits.
- His impulse to travel the world was fueled by a sense of adventure and curiosity.
- The politician's impulse to make a bold statement was tempered by her advisors' cautionary words.
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Meaning 3
A sudden desire; "he bought it on an impulse".
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 4
The act of applying force suddenly; "the impulse knocked him over".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
An impelling force or strength; "the car's momentum carried it off the road".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 6
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients); "the pulsations seemed to be coming from a star".
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Nouns denoting natural events.