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impulsion
/ ɪmˈpʌlʃən /
noun
- the act of impelling or the state of being impelled
- motion produced by an impulse; propulsion
- a driving force; compulsion
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- self-im·pulsion noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of impulsion1
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Example Sentences
Nor was this literary impulsion entirely without fruit-bearing.
The editors of the National Magazine had given a new impulsion to my song—and a damned bad one.
Thus, then, the exclusive action of sensuous impulsion has for its necessary consequence the narrowest limitation.
Under impulsion of the Arranger of Inanities the pomaded princes next began their inspection of the buildings.
He talks himself into passion, gives himself that impulsion which then bears others along with him.
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