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.

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impulsive (Thesaurus)

impulsion impunity

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