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Webster 1913 Edition
Impulsive
Im-pul′sive
,Adj.
[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
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.
Im-pul′sive
,Noun.
That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.
Sir W. Wotton.
Webster 1828 Edition
Impulsive
IMPULS'IVE
,Adj.
Poor men! poor papers! We and they
Do some impulsive force obey.