English Explanatory Dictionary

impulsive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.
  2. Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration.
  3. Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous – said of forces.
noun
  1. That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.
  2. One whose behaviour or personality is characterized by being impulsive.

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-impulsive.wav

Word forms

impulsive more impulsive most impulsive impulsives

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French impulsif, from Latin impulsivus.

Synonyms

hasty precipitant rash

Related words

impulse impulsion impulsively impulsiveness impulsor impulsory

Derived words

impulsive speech impulsivity nonimpulsive unimpulsive
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