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Impulse

noun

/ˈɪm.pʌls/

Meaning

a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation

She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.

urge, instinct, whim, compulsion

restraint, deliberation, self-control, careful thought

sudden impulse, impulse buying, resist impulse

A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically belonging to a person.

plants collectively, especially those found in a particular area or environment

A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.

threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.