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impetuosity


im·pet·u·os·i·ty

noun
\im-ˌpe-chə-ˈwä-sə-tē, -chü-ˈä-\
plural im·pet·u·os·i·ties

Definition of IMPETUOSITY

1
: the quality or state of being impetuous
2
: an impetuous action or impulse

First Known Use of IMPETUOSITY

15th century

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