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impulse

/ˈɪmpʌls/

A sudden strong wish or urge to do something without planning or thinking about the results. It can also describe a short electrical signal in the brain or a machine.

Exemples

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1

I bought this chocolate bar on impulse while waiting in line.

I bought this chocolate bar suddenly without planning while waiting in line.

2

The committee's decision was based on a sudden impulse rather than logic.

The committee's decision was based on a sudden urge rather than logic.

3

I just had a crazy impulse to dye my hair blue!

I just had a sudden, wild wish to dye my hair blue!

Famille de mots

Nom
impulse
Verb
impel
Adverbe
impulsively
Adjectif
impulsive
Apparenté
impulsiveness
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'IM-pulse' as a 'pulse' of energy 'IN' you that pushes you to move or act right now.

Quiz rapide

He didn't mean to shout; he just acted on ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : impulse

Exemples

1

I bought this chocolate bar on impulse while waiting in line.

everyday

I bought this chocolate bar suddenly without planning while waiting in line.

2

The committee's decision was based on a sudden impulse rather than logic.

formal

The committee's decision was based on a sudden urge rather than logic.

3

I just had a crazy impulse to dye my hair blue!

informal

I just had a sudden, wild wish to dye my hair blue!

4

Nerve impulses carry information from the skin to the brain.

academic

Electrical signals from nerves carry information from the skin to the brain.

5

Our marketing strategy focuses on encouraging customer impulse purchases.

business

Our marketing strategy focuses on making customers buy things suddenly.

Famille de mots

Nom
impulse
Verb
impel
Adverbe
impulsively
Adjectif
impulsive
Apparenté
impulsiveness

Collocations courantes

sudden impulse a quick urge
act on impulse to do something without thinking first
resist the impulse to stop yourself from doing something sudden
impulse buy to buy something without planning to
nerve impulse an electrical signal in the body

Phrases Courantes

on impulse

doing something without thinking first

follow an impulse

to do what your sudden feeling tells you

blind impulse

an urge followed without any reasoning

Souvent confondu avec

impulse vs impact

Impact is the effect or physical hit of something, while impulse is an internal urge to act.

impulse vs pulse

Pulse is the regular beat of your heart; impulse is a sudden feeling or signal.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'on impulse' when you want to describe an action done without a plan. In science, it is used to describe electrical signals in the nervous system.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'with impulse' instead of the correct phrase 'on impulse'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'IM-pulse' as a 'pulse' of energy 'IN' you that pushes you to move or act right now.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'impulsus', which means 'a push' or 'a physical pressure'.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun (an impulse/impulses) often follows the preposition 'on' followed by 'to' + verb (an impulse to run)
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Contexte culturel

In Western consumer culture, 'impulse buying' is a major concept used by stores to place small items like candy near the cash register.

Quiz rapide

He didn't mean to shout; he just acted on ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : impulse

Mots lis

pronumerism

C1

To represent or replace numerical values with symbols or letters in an algebraic manner. It involves the systematic practice of using variables (pronumerals) to express mathematical relationships or abstract concepts.

anpatable

C1

A noun referring to a state of logical impasse or a situation where no clear path or resolution exists. It is typically used in philosophical or high-level academic discussions to describe a conceptual dead end that prevents further progress.

unicenty

C1

To merge several distinct elements, processes, or entities into a single, central point of focus or control. It is often used to describe the strategic consolidation of disparate parts into a unified core system.

homoducty

C1

Describing a system or biological structure characterized by having uniform, identical channels or conducting pathways. This term is used to identify a state where all leading vessels or conduits share the same size, direction, or functional capacity.

circumvolvible

C1

A rare term referring to an object or property that is capable of being rolled, turned, or revolved around a central axis. In technical contexts, it describes the physical capacity for complete rotation or orbital movement.

superdocation

C1

Pertaining to the act or state of providing excessive, superior, or redundant documentation and instruction. It describes a process or document that contains significantly more detail than is standard or strictly necessary for clarity.

redynism

C1

To systematically revitalize and inject new energy into a stagnant system, organization, or process. It involves transitioning from a state of inertia to one of active, fluid, and high-performance operation through targeted reforms.

transcivess

C1

Describing a state of identity or social involvement that transcends national boundaries and traditional civic constraints. It is typically used in sociological and political contexts to refer to individuals or entities that function across multiple sovereign territories simultaneously.

transhospdom

C1

The transitional state or process of a patient moving from a clinical hospital environment back to their domestic or home setting. It encompasses the logistical, psychological, and medical adjustments required to bridge the gap between institutional care and independent living.

bivictor

C1

A bivictor is an individual or group that has secured a win in two separate fields of competition or during two consecutive events. This term is specifically used to highlight the rarity and difficulty of achieving dual success in distinct categories.

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