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IMPULSIVELY
impetuously, impulsively
(adverb) in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions; “he often acts impulsively and later regrets it”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
impulsively (comparative more impulsively, superlative most impulsively)
In an impulsive manner; with force; by impulse.
Source: Wiktionary
Im*pul"sive*ly, adv.
Definition: In an impulsive manner.
IMPULSIVE
Im*pul"sive, a. Etym: [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.)
Definition: Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous; -- said of forces.
Im*pul"sive, n.
Definition: That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent. Sir W. Wotton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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