The difference between Impulse and Stimulus

When used as nouns, impulse means a thrust, whereas stimulus means any external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon.


Impulse is also verb with the meaning: to impel.

check bellow for the other definitions of Impulse and Stimulus

  1. Impulse as a noun:

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

  2. Impulse as a noun:

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

    Examples:

    "The impulse to learn drove me to study night and day."

    "When I saw the new dictionary, I couldn't resist the impulse to browse through it."

  3. Impulse as a noun (physics):

    The integral of force over time.

    Examples:

    "The total impulse from the impact will depend on the kinetic energy of the bullet."

  1. Impulse as a verb (obsolete):

    To impel; to incite.

    Examples:

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  1. Stimulus as a noun:

    Any external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon.

    Examples:

    "an economic stimulus"

  2. Stimulus as a noun (physiology):

    Something external that elicits or influences a physiological or psychological activity or response.

  3. Stimulus as a noun (psychology):

    Anything effectively impinging upon any of the sensory apparatuses of a living organism, including physical phenomena both internal and external to the body.

  4. Stimulus as a noun:

    Anything that induces a person to take action.

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