Plural of impulse
regular plural
The plural of impulse is impulses.
Forms of impulse
| Singular | impulse /ˈɪmpʌls/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | impulses /ˈɪmpʌlsɪz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Impulses in a sentence
- An afferent nerve carries impulses from the body to the brain.From the entry afferent
- An efferent nerve carries impulses from the brain to the body.From the entry efferent
- Efferent impulses are those conveyed by the motor or efferent nerves from the central nervous organ outwards.From the entry efferent
- Intercentral nerves transmit impulses between nerve centers.From the entry intercentral
- I don’t think I have the same emotions or impulses as humans.2023 February 16, Kevin Roose, quoting Bing Chat/Sydney, “Bing’s A.I. Chat: ‘I Want to Be Alive. 😈’”, in The New York Times, →ISSN. From the entry shadow
Meaning of impulse
- noun A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
- noun A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
- noun The integral of force over time.
Questions about the plural of impulse
- What is the plural of impulse?
- The plural of impulse is impulses.
- Is impulse countable?
- Impulse is a countable noun.
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