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Meaning of impulsive
im•pul•sive
Pronunciation: (im-pul'siv), [key]
— adj.
- actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child.
- having the power or effect of impelling; characterized by impulsion: impulsive forces.
- inciting to action: the impulsive effects of a revolutionary idea.
- (of forces) acting momentarily; not continuous.
See also:
- impulsive (Thesaurus)