word
Impulse
IH-mpuhls
/ˈɪmpʌls/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
impulse
Dictionary meaning
The act of applying force suddenly.
Examples
- The impulse knocked them over.
- They demonstrated the transmission of impulses from the cortex to the hypothalamus.
Synonyms: impulsion, impetus
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