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11-19-2009, 01:08 AM
Main Entry: im·pet·u·ous
Pronunciation: \im-ˈpech-wəs; -ˈpe-chə-, -chü-əs\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin impetuosus, from Latin impetus
Date: 14th century
1 : marked by impulsive vehemence or passion <an impetuous temperament>
2 : marked by force and violence of movement or action <an impetuous wind>
synonyms see precipitate
Pronunciation: \im-ˈpech-wəs; -ˈpe-chə-, -chü-əs\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin impetuosus, from Latin impetus
Date: 14th century
1 : marked by impulsive vehemence or passion <an impetuous temperament>
2 : marked by force and violence of movement or action <an impetuous wind>
synonyms see precipitate