impulsion

noun

im·​pul·​sion im-ˈpəl-shən 

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 sense 1a

3

: compulsion sense 2

Examples of impulsion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What impulsion drove you to make a film instead of writing another novel? —Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

Basically the same trick, with the take-off impulsion applied via the nose. —John Leicester, ajc, 24 July 2021

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Medical Definition

impulsion

noun

im·​pul·​sion im-ˈpəl-shən 

1

: impulse sense 1

2

: compulsion