impulsively-determined
|im-pul-sive-ly-de-ter-mined|
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/ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli dɪˈtɜrmɪnd/
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/ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
acting without forethought
Etymology
'impulsively-determined' originates from the combination of 'impulsive' and 'determined'. 'Impulsive' comes from Latin 'impulsivus', meaning 'driven onward', and 'determined' from Latin 'determinare', meaning 'to set bounds'.
'Impulsive' evolved from the Latin 'impulsivus' through Old French 'impulsif', while 'determined' evolved from Latin 'determinare' through Old French 'determiner'.
Initially, 'impulsive' meant 'driven onward', and 'determined' meant 'to set bounds'. Together, they evolved to describe actions made without forethought.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
acting or decided upon without forethought or planning, often based on sudden urges or emotions.
Her impulsively-determined decision to travel abroad surprised everyone.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 01:42