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impulse vs undulation

undulation vs impulse

impulse and undulation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impulse Yes No No No
undulation Yes No No No
As nouns, undulation is a hypernym of impulse; that is, undulation is a word with a broader meaning than impulse:
  • impulse: (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
  • undulation: (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth
Other hypernyms of impulse include wave.
impulse (noun) undulation (noun)
the act of applying force suddenly (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth
an impelling force or strength wavelike motion; a gentle rising and falling in the manner of waves
the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber an undulating curve
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
a sudden desire
an instinctive motive
Difference between impulse and undulation

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