Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

impus

noun
/ˈɪm.pəs/
Definition
A term used in certain contexts to refer to a force or a push that incites action or movement.
Examples
  • The impus behind her decision was her desire for personal growth.
  • He felt an impus to start his own business after attending the seminar.
  • As the deadline approached, the impus of urgency drove them to work overtime.
Meaning
Impus can signify an influential force that motivates someone to act or makes something happen.
Synonyms
  • influence
  • motivation
  • urge