Definition of IMPULSION

impulsion

Plural: impulsions

Noun

  • a force that moves something along
  • the act of applying force suddenly
  • The act of impelling or driving onward, or the state of being impelled; the sudden or momentary agency of a body in motion on another body; also, the impelling force, or impulse.
  • Influence acting unexpectedly or temporarily on the mind; sudden motive or influence; impulse.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English impulsioun, from Old French impulsion, from Latin impulsio, impulsionem.

Synonyms

drift, impetus, impulse

Scrabble Score: 13

impulsion: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
impulsion: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
impulsion: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

impulsion: valid Words With Friends Word