Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Impulses.
Impulses - as a noun
An instinctive motive
Example: "Profound religious impulses"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
urgeHypernyms (Closely Related)
motivationmotiveneedHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
Example: "They demonstrated the transmission of impulses from the cortex to the hypothalamus"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nerve impulsenervous impulseneural impulseHypernyms (Closely Related)
electrical dischargeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
Example: "The pulsations seemed to be coming from a star"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pulsationpulsepulsingThe act of applying force suddenly
Example: "The impulse knocked him over"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impetusimpulsionAn impelling force or strength
Example: "The car's momentum carried it off the road"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
momentumExample Sentences
"He resisted the impulses to spend his entire paycheck on gadgets."
"He followed his instincts and acted on his impulses."
"She controlled her impulses and refrained from making a rude comment."
"His impulses guided him towards a career in art."
"She battled with conflicting impulses of wanting to eat the cake and maintain her diet."
Word Game Points
Is IMPULSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, impulses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
IMPULSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is IMPULSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, impulses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordIMPULSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is IMPULSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, impulses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordIMPULSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
