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Definition of impulsive

Impulsive
Impulsive Im*pul"sive, a. [Cf. F. impulsif.] 1. Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent. Poor men! poor papers! We and they Do some impulsive force obey. --Prior. 2. Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings. My heart, impulsive and wayward. --Longfellow. 3. (Mech.) Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous; -- said of forces.
Impulsive
Impulsive Im*pul"sive, n. That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent. --Sir W. Wotton.

Meaning of impulsive from wikipedia

- In psychology, impulsivity (or impulsiveness) is a tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection...
- Look up impulseĀ or impulsive in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Impulse or Impulsive may refer to: Impulse (physics), in mechanics, the change of momentum...
- 'splitting'. A markedly disturbed sense of identity and distorted self-image. Impulsive or reckless behaviors, including uncontrollable spending, unsafe ****ual...
- Impulsive! is a studio album by Brazilian jazz artist Eliane Elias. The album was recorded with Bob Brookmeyer and The Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra and...
- "Impulsive" is a song by American pop group Wilson Phillips, released as the third single from their debut album, Wilson Phillips (1990). Written by Clif...
- executive dysfunction occasioning symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and emotional dysregulation that are excessive and pervasive, impairing...
- HMS Impulsive was an I-class destroyer built for the Royal Navy during the 1930s. She saw service in World War II before being s****ped in 1946. She has...
- Dysfunctional impulsivity is a type of impulsivity[vague] that is ****ociated with a tendency to make quick decisions when this type of decision-making...
- The Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS) is a widely used measure of impulsiveness. It includes 30 items that are scored to yield six first-order factors...
- impulsivity is a tendency to make quick decisions when it is optimal and beneficial. This impulsivity is in contrast with dysfunctional impulsivity,...