impulsive.
Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.
Meaning & usage
Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.
Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration.
Of a force, acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Middle French impulsif, from Latin impulsivus.
That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.
One whose behaviour or personality is characterized by being impulsive.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Middle French impulsif, from Latin impulsivus.
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