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impulsion

im·pul·sion

uncommon

noun

1.

a force that moves something along

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2.

the act of applying force suddenly

  • “the impulse knocked him over”
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Origin

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

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