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Impetuosity — Im*pet u*os i*ty, n. [Cf. F. imp[ e]tuosit[ e].] 1. The condition or quality of being impetuous; fury; violence. [1913 Webster] 2. Vehemence, or furiousnes of temper. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
impetuosity — (n.) early 15c., violent movement, rushing, from O.Fr. impetuosité (13c.), from M.L. impetuositatem (nom. impetuositas), from L.L. impetuosus (see IMPETUOUS (Cf. impetuous)) … Etymology dictionary
impetuosity — [im pech΄o͞o äs′i tē] n. [MFr impétuosité < LL impetuositas < L impetuosus] 1. the quality of being impetuous 2. pl. impetuosities an impetuous action or feeling … English World dictionary
impetuosity — [[t]ɪmpe̱tʃuɒ̱sɪti[/t]] N UNCOUNT Impetuosity is the quality of being impetuous. With characteristic impetuosity, he announced he was leaving school … English dictionary
impetuosity — noun a) The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner. She had however another motive, beside her obedience, to accompany the old gentleman in the chase; for by her presence she hoped in some… … Wiktionary
impetuosity — impetuous ► ADJECTIVE 1) acting or done quickly and rashly. 2) moving forcefully or rapidly. DERIVATIVES impetuosity noun impetuously adverb impetuousness noun. ORIGIN Latin impetuosus, from impetere to attack … English terms dictionary
impetuosity — noun (plural ties) Date: 15th century 1. the quality or state of being impetuous 2. an impetuous action or impulse … New Collegiate Dictionary
impetuosity — /im pech ooh os i tee/, n., pl. impetuosities for 2. 1. the quality or condition of being impetuous. 2. an impetuous action. [1575 85; < LL impetuos(us) IMPETUOUS + ITY] * * * … Universalium
impetuosity — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. rashness, recklessness, hastiness; see carelessness , nonsense 2 … English dictionary for students
impetuosity — im·pet·u·os·i·ty || ɪm‚petʃʊ É‘sÉ™tɪ / É’s n. hastiness, recklessness, lack of caution, impulsiveness … English contemporary dictionary
