impetus, n.
freq. cnt. 3
freq. cnt. 3
a force that moves something along
<noun.phenomenon> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
drift impetus impulsion
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derivationally related form
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hypernym
the act of applying force suddenly
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
impetus impulse impulsion
sample sentences
"the impulse knocked him over"
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derivationally related form
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