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(ĭm-pôr′tū̍-nā̍t)

Adj.

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Troublesomely urgent; unreasonably solicitous; overpressing in request or demand; urgent; teasing;

as, an

importunate

petitioner, curiosity

Whewell.

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Im-por′tu-nate-ly

adv.

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Im-por′tu-nate-ness

Noun.

Adj.

[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.