Definition for IM-PET'U-OUS

IM-PET'U-OUS, a. [Fr. impetueux; L. impetuosus, from impetus, impeto; in and peto, to urge, to rush. See Bid.]

  1. Rushing with great force and violence; moving rapidly; furious; forcible; fierce; raging; as, an impetuous wind; an impetuous torrent.
  2. Vehement of mind; fierce; hasty; passionate; violent; as, a man of impetuous temper.

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