Impelling
11impulse — /ˈɪmpʌls / (say impuls) noun 1. the inciting influence of a particular feeling, mental state, etc.: to act under the impulse of pity. 2. sudden, involuntary inclination prompting to action, or a particular instance of it: to be swayed by impulse …
12Impulse — Im pulse, n. [L. impulsus, fr. impellere. See {Impel}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of impelling, or driving onward with sudden force; impulsion; especially, force so communicated as to produced motion suddenly, or immediately. [1913 Webster] All… …
13Impulsion — Im*pul sion, n. [L. impulsio: cf. F. impulsion. See {Impel}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of impelling or driving onward, or the state of being impelled; the sudden or momentary agency of a body in motion on another body; also, the impelling force …
14impulsion — noun Date: 15th century 1. a. the act of impelling ; the state of being impelled b. an impelling force c. an onward tendency derived from an impulsion 2. impulse 3a 3. compulsion 2 …
15Di indigetes — Ancient Roman religion Marcus Aurelius (head covered) sacrificing at the Temple of Jupiter …
16aerodynamics — aerodynamic, aerodynamical, adj. aerodynamically, adv. /air oh duy nam iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of air and other gases and with the effects of such motion on bodies in the medium. Cf.… …
17impellent — /im pel euhnt/, adj. 1. impelling: an impellent power; an impellent cause. n. 2. something that impels; an impelling agency or force. [1610 20; < L impellent (s. of impellens), prp. of impellere to set in motion. See IMPEL, ENT] * * * …
18impulse — /im puls/, n. 1. the influence of a particular feeling, mental state, etc.: to act under a generous impulse; to strike out at someone from an angry impulse. 2. sudden, involuntary inclination prompting to action: to be swayed by impulse. 3. an… …
19thought — thought1 /thawt/, n. 1. the product of mental activity; that which one thinks: a body of thought. 2. a single act or product of thinking; idea or notion: to collect one s thoughts. 3. the act or process of thinking; mental activity: Thought as… …
20urge — urgingly, adv. /errj/, v., urged, urging, n. v.t. 1. to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along. 2. to drive with incitement to speed or effort: to urge dogs on with shouts. 3. to press, push, or hasten (the course …
