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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
im•pul•sive /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. caused by or swayed by impulse:an impulsive action.
im•pul•sive•ly, adv.: reached out impulsively and took his hand.
im•pul•sive•ness, n. [uncountable]See -puls-.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
im•pul•sive  (im pul′siv),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses:an impulsive child.
  2. having the power or effect of impelling;
    characterized by impulsion:impulsive forces.
  3. inciting to action:the impulsive effects of a revolutionary idea.
  4. Mechanics(of forces) acting momentarily;
    not continuous.
  • Medieval Latin impulsīvus. See impulse, -ive
  • 1375–1425 for an earlier sense; 1545–55 for current senses; late Middle English impulsif
im•pul′sive•ly, adv. 
im•pul′sive•ness, im′pul•siv′i•ty, n. 
    1. rash, quick, hasty. See impetuous. 
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