impulse /ˈɪmpʌls/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.All spontaneous animal motion is performed by mechanical impulse. — 1715 •A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.The impulse to learn drove me to study night and day.When I saw the new book, I couldn't resist the impulse to browse through it. •The integral of force over time.The total impulse from the impact will depend on the kinetic energy of the projectile. verb1 •To impel; to incite.With that force so impulsed and prest they are carried under the deepe Ocean. — 1614 formsimpulsed · impulsing · impulses
