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impulsion


im·pul·sion

noun \im-ˈpəl-shən\

Definition of IMPULSION

1
a : the act of impelling : the state of being impelled b : an impelling force c : an onward tendency derived from an impulsion
2
: impulse 3a
3
: compulsion 2

First Known Use of IMPULSION

15th century

Rhymes with IMPULSION

avulsion, compulsion, convulsion, emulsion, evulsion, expulsion, propulsion, repulsion, revulsion

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