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Added 9 October 2026

impetuosity

noun

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The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner.
The condition or quality of being impetuous, impatient; fury; violence.

Origin

From English impetuous + -ity, from Middle French impétuosité, from Old French.

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