HyperDic: impulsion

English > 2 senses of the word impulsion:
NOUNphenomenonimpulsion, drift, impetusa force that moves something along
actimpulsion, impulse, impetusthe act of applying force suddenly
English > impulsion: 2 senses > noun 1, phenomenon
MeaningA force that moves something along.
Synonymsdrift, impetus
Broaderforce(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
Spanishimpulsión
Catalanimpulsió
Verbsimpelurge or force (a person) to an action
English > impulsion: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of applying force suddenly.
Synonymsimpulse, impetus
Broaderdrive, thrust, driving forceThe act of applying force to propel something
Spanishímpetu, impulsión, impulso
Catalanímpetu, impulsió, impuls
Verbsimpelcause to move forward with force

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