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- [im-puhl-shuh n]
- /ɪmˈpʌl ʃən/
- /ɪm.ˈpʌl.ʃn̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-puhl-shuh n]
- /ɪmˈpʌl ʃən/
Definitions of impulsion word
- noun impulsion the act of impelling, driving onward, or pushing. 1
- noun impulsion the resulting state or effect; impulse; impetus. 1
- noun impulsion the inciting influence of some feeling or motive; mental impulse. 1
- noun impulsion a constraining or inciting action exerted on the mind or conduct: divine impulsion. 1
- noun impulsion A strong urge to do something; an impulse. 1
- noun impulsion the act of impelling or the state of being impelled 0
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Origin of impulsion
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin impulsiōn- (stem of impulsiō) incitement. See impulse, -ion
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Parts of speech for Impulsion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impulsion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
impulsion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impulsion
noun impulsion
- restraint — a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint.
- pressure — the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it: the pressure of earth against a wall.
- motive — something that causes a person to act in a certain way, do a certain thing, etc.; incentive.
- necessity — something necessary or indispensable: food, shelter, and other necessities of life.
- driving — noting or pertaining to a part of a machine or vehicle used for its propulsion.
Antonyms for impulsion
noun impulsion
- deterrent — A deterrent is something that prevents people from doing something by making them afraid of what will happen to them if they do it.
- hindrance — an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.
- liberty — freedom from arbitrary or despotic government or control.
- permission — authorization granted to do something; formal consent: to ask permission to leave the room.
- discouragement — an act or instance of discouraging.
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