IMPETUOSITY

impetuousness, impetuosity

(noun) rash impulsiveness

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

impetuosity (usually uncountable, plural impetuosities)

The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner.

The condition or quality of being impetuous; fury; violence.

Vehemence; furiousness of temper.

Synonyms

• impetuousness

Source: Wiktionary


Im*pet`u*os"i*ty, n. Etym: [Cf. F. impétuosité.]

1. The condition or quality of being impetuous; fury; violence.

2. Vehemence, or furiousnes of temper. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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