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impulsive

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

The English word “impulsive” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.
  2. Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration.
  3. Of a force, acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous.

noun

  1. That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.
  2. One whose behaviour or personality is characterized by being impulsive.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French impulsif, from Latin impulsivus.

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