A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels. / A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action. / (physics) The integral of force over time.

(transitive) To impel; to incite.

plural of impulse

Without prior consideration; spontaneously, impulsively

simple past tense and past participle of impulse

Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent. / Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration.

That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent. / One whose behaviour or personality is characterized by being impulsive.

The quality of being impulsive, impulsiveness; inclination to act on impulse rather than thought.

In an impulsive manner; with force; by impulse.

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.