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I'm very accident-prone. The problem is I sort of just do things. I'm impulsive, and sometimes I don't think.
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Meaning of "impulsive" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IMPULSIVE

impulsive  [ɪmˈpʌlsɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IMPULSIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Impulsive is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES IMPULSIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of impulsive in the English dictionary

The first definition of impulsive in the dictionary is characterized by actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thought. Other definition of impulsive is based on emotional impulses or whims; spontaneous. Impulsive is also forceful, inciting, or impelling.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IMPULSIVE


anticonvulsive
ˌæntɪkənˈvʌlsɪv
appulsive
əˈpʌlsɪv
compulsive
kəmˈpʌlsɪv
convulsive
kənˈvʌlsɪv
divulsive
daɪˈvʌlsɪv
emulsive
ɪˈmʌlsɪv
expulsive
ɪkˈspʌlsɪv
propulsive
prəˈpʌlsɪv
repulsive
rɪˈpʌlsɪv
retropulsive
ˌretrəʊˈpʌlsɪv
revulsive
rɪˈvʌlsɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IMPULSIVE

impugnment
impuissance
impuissant
impulse
impulse buy
impulse buyer
impulse buying
impulse purchase
impulse turbine
impulsion
impulsively
impulsiveness
impulsivity
impundulu
impunities
impunity
impure
impurely
impureness
impurities

WORDS THAT END LIKE IMPULSIVE

abusive
adhesive
aggressive
all-inclusive
defensive
excessive
exclusive
expensive
explosive
extensive
impressive
inclusive
inexpensive
intensive
massive
offensive
on the defensive
passive
progressive
responsive

Synonyms and antonyms of impulsive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «IMPULSIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «impulsive» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of impulsive

Translation of «impulsive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IMPULSIVE

Find out the translation of impulsive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of impulsive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «impulsive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

易冲动的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

impulsivo
570 millions of speakers

English

impulsive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आवेगी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التسرع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

импульсивный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

impulsivo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আবেগপ্রবণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

impulsif
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Impulsif
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

impulsiv
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

衝動的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

충동적인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Impulsif
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bốc đồng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மனக்கிளர்ச்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आळशी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

itici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

impulsivo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

impulsywny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

імпульсивний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

impulsiv
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παρορμητική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

impulsiewe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

impulsiv
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

impulsive
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of impulsive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IMPULSIVE»

The term «impulsive» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.800 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IMPULSIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about impulsive

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10 QUOTES WITH «IMPULSIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word impulsive.
1
Marina Abramovic
It's very important that young artists push boundaries, because sometimes you have this urge to do something - like the impulsive and dangerous urges I had as a child - and if you don't follow through with it you might miss out on a developmental experience.
2
Gordon W. Allport
We cannot know the young child's personality by studying his systems of interest, for his attention is as yet too labile, his reactions impulsive, and interests unformed. From adolescence onward, however, the surest clue to personality is the hierarchy of interests, including the loves and loyalties of adult life.
3
Brian Bosworth
When you're 20, we all make stupid and impulsive decisions.
4
Jose Carreras
I am a little nervous with strangers. But I'm not tight inside. I think I am impulsive.
5
Tom Cullen
I'm very accident-prone. The problem is I sort of just do things. I'm impulsive, and sometimes I don't think.
6
Abba Eban
Lest Arab governments be tempted out of sheer routine to rush into impulsive rejection, let me suggest that tragedy is not what men suffer but what they miss.
7
Beth Gibbons
I am a very sensitive person, very impulsive and emotional.
8
Tove Lo
Both my best and my worst habit is that I'm very impulsive.
9
Mark McKinnon
My brother is one of my true heroes. Steady and sober where I am impulsive and emotional.
10
Sinead O'Connor
When you're young, you don't really know quite what you're aiming at. You're very impulsive and acting on impulse, which is very important and valuable. But you're kind of swimming in a blind sea. When you get older, you have more of a sense of direction.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IMPULSIVE»

Discover the use of impulsive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to impulsive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Impulsive
While working undercover in Hawaii to investigate Deputy Prosecutor Eric Kimura, Katie Long mixes business with pleasure as she engages in a hot affair with her assignment--an indiscretion that could destroy both of their careers.
HelenKay Dimon, 2010
2
Impulsive
After quarterback Tyler James rescues fiery freelance journalist Jessica Myers from a jammed locker in the Columbus Knights locker room, he is shocked to learn that he must pose as her boyfriend so that his teammates will allow her to ...
Catherine Hart, 1998
3
Impulsive Differential Equations: Periodic Solutions and ...
This monograph deals with periodic solutions of impulsive differential equations. Periodic linear impulsive differential equations are studied in detail. The use of the small parameter method in noncritical and critical cases is justified.
Drumi Bainov, Pavel Simeonov, 1993
4
Impulsive and Hybrid Dynamical Systems: Stability, ...
This book develops a general analysis and synthesis framework for impulsive and hybrid dynamical systems.
Wassim M. Haddad, VijaySekhar Chellaboina, Sergey G. Nersesov, 2006
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Cognitive-behavioral Therapy for Impulsive Children
This book also serves as an excellent ancillary text for courses in clinical child psychology, school psychology, educational interventions, applied developmental psychology, and other mental health related classes.
Philip C. Kendall, Lauren Braswell, 1993
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Impulsive Control Theory
The so called impulse control is not exactly the impulsive control as will be de?ned in this book.
Tao Yang, 2001
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Switched and Impulsive Systems: Analysis, Design and ...
In this volume the important concept of switched and impulsive control is discussed, with a wide field of applications in the analysis and control of complex systems.
Zhengguo Li, Yengchai Soh, Changyun Wen, 2005
8
Impulsive systems and control: theory and applications
This book offers mathematicians real applications of equations, engineers a toolbox and math theory for control problems, and physicists a new framework of modelling impulsive effects.
Tao Yang, Tao Yang (Ph.D.), 2001
9
Almost Periodic Solutions of Impulsive Differential Equations
This book systematically presents findings related to almost periodic solutions of impulsive differential equations and illustrates their potential applications.
Gani T. Stamov, 2012
10
Impulsive Control in Continuous and Discrete-Continuous Systems
This is a new branch of the Optimal Control Theory, which is tightly connected to the Theory of Hybrid Systems.
Boris Miller, Evgeny Ya Rubinovich, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IMPULSIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term impulsive is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wearable devices: tracking your every step may not make you …
For instance, it would be useful for users to know that they are impulsive, curious or sociable; pessimistic or optimistic; or that they have an ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Study: TV time for toddlers linked to risk of being bullied - TODAY.com
Parents were also asked about their children's behavior — how impulsive or aggressive they were, for example. Then in the sixth grade, the ... «Today.com, Jul 15»
3
Sexy stars steam up the cast of Mzansi Magic drama 'It's …
“Mandisa is the balanced one amongst the girlfriends, very homey, grounded and seldom impulsive,” says Tyelbooi. But, she still quits her job ... «Times LIVE, Jul 15»
4
Teen Sexting Dangers | NBC Connecticut
“I was a normal teenager, I was impulsive, I didn't think anything of it, I just thought I was wanted, he wanted to see me, so me and my two ... «NBC Connecticut, Jul 15»
5
Our Contradictory Love of Baby Charlottes - The Federalist
... allies facing a common problem, but as impulsive and uncontrolled sources of great social harm in need of strong discipline.” Enter the era of ... «The Federalist, Jul 15»
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Science says sleeping on the job should be part of work | Business …
In the latest research, those employees given a 60 minute break to snooze later reported feeling less impulsive and were more prepared to ... «Business Insider Australia, Jul 15»
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The Videos That Condemned James Holmes - The Daily Beast
Holmes told psychiatrist Dr. Lynne Fenton he had intrusive and impulsive thoughts about killing people. When the psychiatrist asked what the ... «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
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Magherafelt designer J.W. Anderson collaborates with Diet Coke to …
... is all part of the soft drink brand's 'Regret Nothing' campaign which aims to 'inspire and empower people to embrace their impulsive side'. «Belfast Live, Jul 15»
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Whether with words or action, Rousey bides time to strike back …
I try my best not to be impulsive with those kind of things,” Rousey (11-0, 5-0 in UFC) said. “A methodical enemy is the worst kind to have. «Glendale News Press, Jul 15»
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Impulsive Penny Stocks - Lifelogger Technologies (LOGG), Cielo …
Stamford, Connecticut – 15, JULY 2015 – (Techsonian) – Lifelogger Technologies Corp (OTCMKTS:LOGG) a development stage company, ... «Techsonian, Jul 15»

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