Impulsive
Pronunciation : Im*pul"sive
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. impulsif.]
Definition : 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.)
Defn: Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous; -- said of forces.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Im*pul"sive
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent. Sir W. Wotton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913