impeto — meaning in English

English meaning

• heat noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
• momentum noun In physics, a measure of a moving object's motion, calculated as its mass multiplied by its velocity.

Senses

impeto is used for these senses in English:

• heat (uncountable) A period of intensity, particularly of emotion.

heat — full definition

1. noun The energy or sensation of high temperature; warmth.
2. noun Strong or intense emotion, especially anger or excitement.
3. noun A qualifying round in a race or competition.
4. noun Informal: intense pressure or scrutiny, especially from police or authorities.
5. verb To make something hot or warm.

momentum — full definition

1. noun In physics, a measure of a moving object's motion, calculated as its mass multiplied by its velocity.
2. noun The driving force or strength that builds up as something progresses.

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