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impetuous definition

im·petu·ous (im pec̸h′o̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

  1. moving with great force or violence; having great impetus; rushing; furious impetuous winds
  2. acting or done suddenly with little thought; rash; impulsive

Etymology: ME impetuouse < OFr impetueuse < L impetuosus < impetus: see impetus

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