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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
CEFR level
A1

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Pronunciation

ˈɪm.pə.təs

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noun

  1. The act of applying force suddenly

    “The impulse knocked him over”

noun

  1. A force that moves something along

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The impulse knocked him over

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