IMPULSION

impulse, impulsion, impetus

(noun) the act of applying force suddenly; “the impulse knocked him over”

drift, impetus, impulsion

(noun) a force that moves something along

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

impulsion (countable and uncountable, plural impulsions)

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.

Source: Wiktionary

Im*pul"sion, n. Etym: [L. impulsio: cf. F. impulsion. See Impel.]

1. 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. "The impulsion of the air." Bacon.

2. Influence acting unexpectedly or temporarily on the mind; sudden motive or influence; impulse. "The impulsion of conscience." Clarendon. "Divine impulsion prompting." Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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