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Added 9 October 2026

impetuous

/imˈpɛt͡ʃuəs/ adjective

Latin root: impetuōsus Wiktionary

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Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.

Origin

From Middle English impetuous, from Old French impetueux, from Late Latin impetuōsus (“violent”), from Latin impetus (“attack, violence”).

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