Impulsive

1. (a.) Inclined to act on transient feelings; unpremeditated.

2. (a.) Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.

3. (a.) Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous; -- said of forces.

4. (n.) That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.

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