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Impulsive

Noun CEFR C2 Standard
ɪmˈpʌlsɪv

Definitions

  1. That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.
  2. One whose behaviour or personality is characterized by being impulsive.

Equivalents

Españolimpulsivo
Françaisimpulsifimpulsive
Deutschimpulsiv
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Examples

“Notwithstanding all which Motives and impulsives , Sir Thomas Overbury refused to be sent abroad , with such terms”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

impulsive speech Impulsively Impulsiveness impulsivist impulsivity impulsor

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