impulsive
[ im-puhl-siv ]
/ ɪmˈpʌl sɪv /
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Origin of impulsive
synonym study for impulsive
1. See impetuous.
OTHER WORDS FROM impulsive
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH impulsive
1. compulsive, impulsive 2. impetuous, impulsive (see synonym study at impetuous)Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for impulsive
impulsive
/ (ɪmˈpʌlsɪv) /
adjective
characterized by actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thoughtan impulsive man
based on emotional impulses or whims; spontaneousan impulsive kiss
forceful, inciting, or impelling
(of physical forces) acting for a short time; not continuous
(of a sound) brief, loud, and having a wide frequency range
Derived forms of impulsive
impulsively, adverbimpulsiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for impulsive
impulsive
[ ĭm-pŭl′sĭv ]
adj.
Inclined or tending to act on impulse rather than thought.
Motivated by or resulting from impulse.
Other words from impulsive
im•pul′sive•ness null n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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