Noun

(en noun)

A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.

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A widespread reaction of interest or excitement.

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Noun

(en noun)

A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.

* S. Clarke

All spontaneous animal motion is performed by mechanical impulse .

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 dictionary, I couldn't resist the impulse to browse through it.

* Dryden

These were my natural impulses for the undertaking.

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(physics) The integral of force over time.

The total impulse from the impact will depend on the kinetic energy of the bullet.