impulsion

[ im-puhl-shuh n ]
/ ɪmˈpʌl ʃən /
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noun

the act of impelling, driving onward, or pushing.
the resulting state or effect; impulse; impetus.
the inciting influence of some feeling or motive; mental impulse.
a constraining or inciting action exerted on the mind or conduct: divine impulsion.

Origin of impulsion

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin impulsiōn- (stem of impulsiō) incitement. See impulse, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM impulsion

self-im·pul·sion, noun

Words nearby impulsion

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Words related to impulsion

desire, thought, motivation, whim, wish, influence, motive, passion, instinct, feeling, notion, inclination, impetus, vibration, pulse, movement, interest, incentive, reason, encouragement

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British Dictionary definitions for impulsion

impulsion
/ (ɪmˈpʌlʃən) /

noun

the act of impelling or the state of being impelled
motion produced by an impulse; propulsion
a driving force; compulsion

Medical definitions for impulsion

impulsion
[ ĭm-pŭl′shən ]

n.

An urge to perform certain actions without regard for internal or social constraints.