impulsive
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[edit] English
[edit] Adjective
impulsive (comparative more impulsive, superlative most impulsive)
- Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.
- Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings.
- (mechanics) Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous; -- said of forces.
- Highly reactive; people who react quickly or feel emotional
- Stop being so Impulsive!
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having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent
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actuated by impulse or by transient feelings
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(mechanics) acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous
highly reactive; people who react quickly or feel emotional
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[edit] References
- impulsive in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- impulsive in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
[edit] French
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impulsive f.
- feminine singular form of impulsif
[edit] Italian
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impulsive pl.
- feminine form of impulsivo
[edit] Latin
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impulsive
- vocative masculine singular of impulsivus
