English

Noun

impetuosity ‎(usually uncountable, plural impetuosities)

1. The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner.
   • 1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, Book IV, chapter xiii

     She had however another motive, beside her obedience, to accompany the old gentleman in the chase; for by her presence she hoped in some measure to restrain his impetuosity, and to prevent him from so frequently exposing his neck to the utmost hazard.

2. The condition or quality of being impetuous; fury; violence.
3. Vehemence; furiousness of temper.

Translations

Synonyms

• impetuousness

Related terms

• impetuous
• impetuously
• impetuousness

References

• impetuosity in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913