impulse

/ˈɪmpʌls/noun
Elementary
1

A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.

2

A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.

3

The integral of force over time.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing