Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for IM-POR'TU-NATE
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IM-POR'TU-NATE, a. [L. importunus. See Importune.]
- Bearing on; pressing or urging in request or demand; urgent and pertinacious in solicitation; as, an importunate suitor or petitioner.
- Pressing; urgent; as, an importunate demand.
- Inciting urgently for gratification; as, importunate passions and appetites.
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