impetuosity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner.
  2. The condition or quality of being impetuous, impatient; fury; violence.

Word forms

impetuosity impetuosities

Etymology

From English impetuous + -ity, from Middle French impétuosité, from Old French.

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