impetuous
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Middle English < Old French impetueux < Late Latin impetuosus - (violent) < Latin impetus - (to attack, to rush)
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /imˈpɛtʃuəs/
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[edit] Adjective
impetuous
- Making arbitrary decisions, esp. in an impulsive and forceful manner.
- Characterized by sudden and violent force.
[edit] Synonyms
[edit] Translations
describing one who makes arbitrary decisions
characterized by sudden and violent force
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