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Impulse

nounid 74285·updated May 18, 2026
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(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

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synonym
capriceimpetusimpulsionmomentumnerve impulsenervous impulseneural impulsepulsationpulsepulsingurgewhim
plural
Impulses
possessive
Impulse's
pluralpossessive
Impulses'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary6 sensesview framework →
§1
the act of applying force suddenly
§2
an impelling force or strength
§3
the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
§4
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
§5
a sudden desire
§6
an instinctive motive

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