noun
impulsion
Impulsion (noun) means the act of pushing or driving something forward, or the force that does this.
noun
1
The act of pushing or driving something forward, or the force that does this.
2
A sudden urge or influence that affects someone's mind or actions.
"Once they sit to talk, the Pilgrims lose the impulsion that has brought them so far, their confidence in their own crude strength."
— Hilary Mantel, The Mirror and the Light (2020)
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English impulsioun, from Old French impulsion, from Latin impulsio, impulsionem.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for impulsion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of impulsion?
"impulsion" (noun) means the act of pushing or driving something forward, or the force that does this.
What is another word for impulsion?
Other words for "impulsion" include drift, impulse, impetus.
What are the different meanings of impulsion?
"impulsion" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of pushing or driving something forward, or the force that does this; 2. A sudden urge or influence that affects someone's mind or actions.
