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impetus

noun

the act of applying force suddenly

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
I
Ends with
S
Contains
MP
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɪm.pə.təs

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of applying force suddenly

    “the impulse knocked him over”

noun

  1. a force that moves something along

In context

Example Sentences

the impulse knocked him over

Similar words

Synonyms

impulseimpulsiondrift

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