Impulse: meaning, definitions and examples

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impulse

 

[ หˆษชmpสŒls ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical movement

An impulse is a sudden strong desire to do something. It can also refer to a sudden force or impact. In physics, an impulse is a change in momentum.

Synonyms

inclination, instinct, urge

Examples of usage

  • He felt an impulse to jump off the cliff.
  • The car crashed into the wall with great impulse.
Context #2 | Noun

electrical signals

In physiology, an impulse is an electrical signal that travels along nerves, allowing communication between different parts of the body. It is essential for the functioning of the nervous system.

Synonyms

electrical impulse, signal, stimulus

Examples of usage

  • The impulse from the brain triggers muscle contractions.
  • Nerve cells transmit impulses to the spinal cord.
Context #3 | Noun

economics

In economics, an impulse refers to a sudden increase in consumer spending on goods and services. It often occurs due to external factors like promotions or discounts.

Synonyms

impulsive buying, spending spree

Examples of usage

  • The holiday season often sees a spike in consumer impulses.
  • Retailers rely on impulses to drive sales.

Translations

Translations of the word "impulse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impulso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคฐเคฃเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Impuls

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dorongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะฟัƒะปัŒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ impuls

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กๅ‹• (ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใฉใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท impulsion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ impulso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท itki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถฉ๋™ (chungdong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุจุถุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ impuls

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ impulz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ฒๅŠจ (chลngdรฒng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ impulz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvรถt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะผะฟัƒะปัŒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ›แƒžแƒฃแƒšแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ impuls

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ impulso

Etymology

The word 'impulse' originated in the early 17th century from the Latin word 'impulsus', which means 'driven on'. The concept of impulse has been studied in various fields such as psychology, physics, and economics, highlighting its significance in understanding human behavior, physical forces, and market trends.

See also: pulsation, pulse.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,866, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.