Impulse

/ˈɪmpʌls/ noun verb

A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.

What it means

  1. (noun) A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
  2. (noun) A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action. “The impulse to learn drove me to study night and day.”
  3. (noun) The integral of force over time. “The total impulse from the impact will depend on the kinetic energy of the bullet.”
  4. (verb) To impel; to incite.

Letter analysis

  • Impulse contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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What does Impulse mean?

A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.

How many letters are in Impulse?

Impulse has 7 letters.

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