Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "impulse" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

counterimpulse impulse buy impulse buyer impulse buying impulse control disorder impulse function impulse good impulse noise impulse purchase impulse response impulse-buy impulseless nerve impulse on an impulse on impulse specific impulse

Etymologically Related To

convulse else false pulls pulse

Context

physics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

desire drive driving force electrical discharge force forcefulness motivation motive need strength thrust undulation wave

Type Of (IsA)

drive internal sensory attribute

Related Terms

impel impulsion impulsive impulsively impulsiveness impulsivity impulsor pulse

Related Terms

action force impel impels impulsion impulsive impulsively impulsiveness impulsivity impulsor incite integral prompt pulse push spontaneity sudden thrust time urge wish

Synonym Network

caprice force impelling incitement inclination influence instigation instinct momentum nerve impulse proclivity pulsation thrust urge

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