im'pulsiveness
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impulsive (ɪmˈpʌlsɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | characterized by actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thought: an impulsive man |
| 2. | based on emotional impulses or whims; spontaneous: an impulsive kiss |
| 3. | forceful, inciting, or impelling |
| 4. | (of physical forces) acting for a short time; not continuous |
| 5. | (of a sound) brief, loud, and having a wide frequency range |
| im'pulsively | |
| —adv | |
| im'pulsiveness | |
| —n | |
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