el
masculine
/imˈpulso/
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Translation
impulse, urge
Word origin
From Latin impulsus, from impellere ('to drive against, push'), from in ('against') plus pellere ('to push, drive'). The same root gives English 'impulse' and 'impel'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- impulsus
- English cognates
- impulse, impel
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralimpulsos
Examples
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She felt an urge to hug her friend.
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You should not buy things on impulse.
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The rocket gained momentum as it took off.
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His speech gave the project fresh drive.
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I acted on impulse and now I regret it.
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