noun

impulsion

Impulsion (noun) means the act of impelling or driving onward, or the state of being impelled; the sudden or momentary agency of a body in motion on another body; also, the impelling force, or impulse.

noun

The act of impelling or driving onward, or the state of being impelled; the sudden or momentary agency of a body in motion on another body; also, the impelling force, or impulse.

Influence acting unexpectedly or temporarily on the mind; sudden motive or influence; impulse.

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Etymology

From Middle English impulsioun, from Old French impulsion, from Latin impulsio, impulsionem.

Rhymes for impulsion

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of impulsion?

"impulsion" (noun) means the act of impelling or driving onward, or the state of being impelled; the sudden or momentary agency of a body in motion on another body; also, the impelling force, or impulse.

What are the different meanings of impulsion?

"impulsion" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of impelling or driving onward, or the state of being impelled; the sudden or momentary agency of a body in motion on another body; also, the impelling force, or impulse; 2. Influence acting unexpectedly or temporarily on the mind; sudden motive or influence; impulse.