impulse
11 points
English
7 letters
Common
Commonness #8,222
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an instinctive motive
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈɪmpʌls/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural impulses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an impelling force or strength
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such t
an instinctive motive
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Crossword clues
- “To impel; to incite. Pope.” web-def
Anagrams
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