English Dictionary: impulsive | by the DICT Development Group |
3 results for impulsive | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Impulsive \Im*pul"sive\, n. That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent. --Sir W. Wotton. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Impulsive \Im*pul"sive\, a. [Cf. F. impulsif.] 1. Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent. Poor men! poor papers! We and they Do some impulsive force obey. --Prior. 2. Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings. My heart, impulsive and wayward. --Longfellow. 3. (Mech.) Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous; -- said of forces. |