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im·petu·ous (im pec̸h′o̵̅o̅ əs)
adjective
- moving with great force or violence; having great impetus; rushing; furious impetuous winds
- acting or done suddenly with little thought; rash; impulsive
Etymology: ME impetuouse < OFr impetueuse < L impetuosus < impetus: see impetus
Related Forms:
- impetuously im·pet′u·ously adverb
- impetuousness im·pet′u·ous·ness noun
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