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   impulsive

   /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. acting or done without forethought: "they'd married as impulsive teenagers" Similar impetuousspontaneoushastypassionateemotionaluninhibitedunrepressedabandonedrashrecklessfoolhardymadcapdevil-may-caredaredevilhot-headedwilddaringadventurousimpromptusnapspontaneousunpremeditatedspur-of-the-momentextemporaneousimpetuousprecipitatehastyheadlongrashrecklessincautiousimprudentinjudicioussuddenquickill-consideredill-thought-outunplannedthoughtlessunthinkingOpposite cautiouspremeditated
   • 2. acting as an impulse: "the approaching waves contain an impulsive component"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘tending to impel’): from French impulsif, -ive or late Latin impulsivus, from Latin impuls- ‘driven onwards’ (see impulse). impulsive (sense 1) dates from the mid 18th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. impulsiveness noun
   • 2. impulsivity noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMPULSIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   IMPULSIVE definition: 1. showing behaviour in which you do things suddenly without any planning and without considering…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of IMPULSIVE is arising from an impulse. How to use impulsive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Impulsive.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of impulsive – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   IMPULSIVE definition: Impulsive people do things suddenly, without planning or thinking carefully, but because they want…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMPULSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   characterized by actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thought. an impulsive man. 2. based on emotional impulses or whims; spontaneous. an impulsive kiss. 3. forceful, inciting, or impelling. 4. (of physical forces) acting for a short time; not continuous.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › impulsiveImpulsive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   If someone is impulsive, it means that they act on instinct, without thinking decisions through. If you worked for an entire year to save money for a car and then suddenly decided to spend it all on a diamond tiara instead, that would be an impulsive purchase.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › impulsiveImpulsive - definition of impulsive by The Free Dictionary

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   im·pul·sive. (ĭm-pŭl′sĭv) adj. 1. Inclined to act on impulse rather than thought. 2. Motivated by or resulting from impulse: such impulsive acts as hugging strangers; impulsive generosity. 3. Having force or power to impel or incite; forceful.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionimpulsive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of impulsive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryIMPULSIVE definition in American English | Collins English...

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   If you describe someone as impulsive, you mean that they do things suddenly without thinking about them carefully first.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordIMPULSIVE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    If you describe someone as impulsive, you mean that they do things suddenly without thinking about them carefully first. [...]

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › impulsive_adjimpulsive, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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    There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word impulsive, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. impulsive has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. dynamics (1800s) electronics (1920s)