impulsiveadj.n.

Brit.

/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/, U.S.

/ᵻmˈpəlsɪv/

Etymology: < medieval Latin impulsīvus or < French impulsif , -ive (14th cent.), < Latin impuls- , participial stem of impellĕre to impel v.: see -ive suffix.

A. adj.

a. Having the property of impelling or producing impulsion; characterized by impulsion or impetus.

ΘΚΠ

the world > movement > impelling or driving > [adjective] > impelling or driving

urgent1546

impulsive1604

compulsivea1616

impellent1620

driving1642

enormantic1651

chasing1669

commanding1680

pulsivea1687

impelling1767

1604 M. Drayton Moyses ii. 44 The goodly horse..Lies where but late disdainfully he troad,..[and] Stirres not when prick'd with the impulsiue goad.

?1611 G. Chapman tr. Homer Iliads v. 232 The force Of the impulsive chariot.

1626 G. Sandys tr. Ovid Metamorphosis vi. 113 A shaft, which from th'impulsiue bow~string flew.

1794 R. J. Sulivan View of Nature II. 387 The impulsive motion of the planets..gives rise to numberless phænomena.

b. Dynamics. (See quot. and impulse n. 2.)

ΘΚΠ

the world > matter > physics > mechanics > dynamics > [adjective] > relating to kinetics > producing motion or momentum

impulsive1803

motific1822

motiferous1837

1803 J. Wood Princ. Mech. (ed. 3) i. 15 When a force produces it's effect instantaneously, it is said to be impulsive.

1807 C. Hutton Course Math. (ed. 5) II. 137 If the forces be impulsive or momentary, the motions will be uniform.

1879 W. Thomson & P. G. Tait Treat. Nat. Philos. (new ed.) I: Pt. i. §298 The shot is fired into the block in a horizontal direction..The impulsive penetration is..nearly instantaneous.

2. Impelling or determining to action. impulsive cause (frequently in 17th cent., now rare), originating or primary cause.

ΘΚΠ

the world > existence and causation > causation > [noun] > primary or first cause

First Cause1393

primum mobile1548

movera1550

impulsive causea1575

primus motor1579

beginning1587

first mobile1645

causa causans1659

first mover1711

prime mover1795

leader1805

the mind > will > motivation > [adjective] > inciting or instigating

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movingc1443

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incitative1490

urgent1559

propulsory1585

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animalizing1617

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irritant1636

instigative1644

propulsive1648

promptive1653

parastatic1656

exstimulatory1657

impulsory1659

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irritative1686

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stimulatinga1732

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stimulant1803

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exertivea1856

inciting1855

incitant1886

incitive1888

on-driving1927

incitory1941

a1575 N. Harpsfield Treat. Divorce Henry VIII (1878) (modernized text) 214 The cause impulsive moving the prætor to promulge this edict was [etc.].

1627 R. Sanderson Ten Serm. 384 There is a kind of Cause..,which the learned..call the Impulsiue Cause: and it is such a cause, as moueth and induceth the principall Agent, to doe that which it doth.

1686 A. Horneck Crucified Jesus xii. 234 The love of God was the impulsive cause, but our sins were the instrumental cause, these brought him to the Cross.

1788 T. Reid Ess. Active Powers Man (1803) iii. ii. i. 159 Some cool principle of action, which has authority without any impulsive force.

1865 J. Ruskin Sesame & Lilies i. 6 That thirst [for applause]..is..on the whole, the strongest impulsive influence of average humanity.

1894 Month Mar. 392 The impulsive cause of the granting of a dispensation is that which..moves the superior.

3. Of persons, their character, actions, etc.: Actuated or characterized by impulse; apt to be moved by sudden impulse or swayed by emotion.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > excitement > excitability of temperament > impetuosity > [adjective]

brothc1175

impetuous1398

headya1425

brainish1530

hot-brained1556

hot-headed1603

flashy1632

hot-reined1635

scapperboiling1673

warm1749

étourdi1750

torrentuous1840

impulsive1847

unpoised1872

torrential1877

Latin1914

the mind > will > intention > unintentional or unplanned character > [adjective] > unplanned > not planning

undesigning1673

offhand1708

off-handed1750

undeliberatinga1763

impulsive1847

seat-of-the-pants1935

1847 L. Hunt Jar of Honey (1848) v. 58 The Scotch have shown a more genial and impulsive spirit in their songs and dances than the English.

1849 W. Irving Oliver Goldsmith (rev. ed.) xxviii. 246 Who was very impulsive, and prone to acts of inconsiderate generosity.

1854 H. Miller Schools & Schoolmasters (1860) xix. 208 One of those impulsive acts of which men repent at their leisure.

1867 E. A. Freeman Hist. Norman Conquest I. vi. 558 Such conduct would not be that of a sentimental and impulsive hero.

1897 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. II. 851 Impulsive drunkenness or dipsomania is the result of an hereditary taint.

4. Consisting of, or of the nature of, an electrical impulse or impulses.

ΘΚΠ

the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electricity > electric current > flow of electricity > [adjective] > consisting of pulses

pulsating1899

impulsive1920

the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electronics > electronic phenomena > signal > [adjective] > characterized by noise > types of

microphonic1919

parasitic1921

staticky1925

ambient1926

impulsive1947

the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electricity > voltage > [adjective] > consisting of pulses

impulsive1962

1920 Whittaker's Electr. Engineer's Pocket-bk. (ed. 4) 136 The passage of the spark in such a case appears to involve an impulsive rush of electricity, and the setting up of electric pulses in the neighbourhood of the spark gap can be demonstrated.

1940 Chambers's Techn. Dict. 440/2 Impulsive current, a current which comprises one or more impulses in one direction round a circuit, as in dialling.

1947 D. G. Fink Radar Engin. xi. 127 The impulsive type of noise (ignition interference and static) so commonly encountered on lower frequencies is generally absent in radar.

1962 Newnes Conc. Encycl. Electr. Engin. 466/2 Although the secondary winding [of a magneto] may have 10,000 turns, its voltage is not sufficiently impulsive, however. The contact-breaker is therefore arranged to short-circuit the primary.

†B. n.

An impelling agent or cause. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the world > existence and causation > causation > cause or reason > [noun] > reason or ground

achesounc1230

anchesouna1250

reasona1250

groundc1275

matter1340

purposec1350

cause1413

quarrel1476

actiona1500

subject1577

spring of action1583

qualitya1586

inducement1593

place1593

theme1594

instance1597

motive1605

impulsivea1628

justifiera1635

foundation1641

rise1641

plummet1679

mainspring1695

the mind > will > motivation > [noun] > incitement or instigation > that which incites or instigates

prickleOE

pritchOE

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prompting1402

preparativec1450

stirmentc1460

incentive?a1475

fomenta1500

farda1522

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pointing1533

swinge1548

spur1551

whetstone1551

goad1567

promptitude1578

alarm1587

inducement1593

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incitement1596

inflammation1597

instance1597

excitement1604

moving spirit1604

heart-blood1606

inflamer1609

rouser1611

stimulator1614

motioner1616

incensivea1618

incitative1620

incitation1622

whettera1625

impulsivea1628

excitation1628

incendiary1628

dispositive1629

fomentationa1631

switch1630

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irritament1634

provocative1638

impetus1641

driving force1642

driving power1642

engagement1642

firer1653

propellant1654

fomentary1657

impulse1660

urgency1664

impeller1686

fillip1699

shove1724

incitive1736

stimulative1747

bonus1787

stimulus1791

impellent1793

stimulant1794

propulsion1800

instigant1833

propulsive1834

motive power1836

evoker1845

motivity1857

afflatus1865

flip1881

urge1882

agent provocateur1888

will to power1896

a shot in the arm1922

motivator1929

driver1971

co-driver1993

a1628 J. Preston Breast-plate of Faith (1631) 29 Where love is, it is such a strong impulsive in the heart, it carries one on to serve and please the Lord in all things.

1659 H. L'Estrange Alliance Divine Offices xi. 326 This was the genuine and true impulsive to Calvin, to write that Letter.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1899; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	impulsive
释义	impulsiveadj.n. Brit. /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/, U.S. /ᵻmˈpəlsɪv/ Etymology: < medieval Latin impulsīvus or < French impulsif , -ive (14th cent.), < Latin impuls- , participial stem of impellĕre to impel v.: see -ive suffix. A. adj. 1. a. Having the property of impelling or producing impulsion; characterized by impulsion or impetus. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > impelling or driving > [adjective] > impelling or driving urgent1546 impulsive1604 compulsivea1616 impellent1620 driving1642 enormantic1651 chasing1669 commanding1680 pulsivea1687 impelling1767 1604 M. Drayton Moyses ii. 44 The goodly horse..Lies where but late disdainfully he troad,..[and] Stirres not when prick'd with the impulsiue goad. ?1611 G. Chapman tr. Homer Iliads v. 232 The force Of the impulsive chariot. 1626 G. Sandys tr. Ovid Metamorphosis vi. 113 A shaft, which from th'impulsiue bow~string flew. 1794 R. J. Sulivan View of Nature II. 387 The impulsive motion of the planets..gives rise to numberless phænomena. b. Dynamics. (See quot. and impulse n. 2.) ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > mechanics > dynamics > [adjective] > relating to kinetics > producing motion or momentum impulsive1803 motific1822 motiferous1837 1803 J. Wood Princ. Mech. (ed. 3) i. 15 When a force produces it's effect instantaneously, it is said to be impulsive. 1807 C. Hutton Course Math. (ed. 5) II. 137 If the forces be impulsive or momentary, the motions will be uniform. 1879 W. Thomson & P. G. Tait Treat. Nat. Philos. (new ed.) I: Pt. i. §298 The shot is fired into the block in a horizontal direction..The impulsive penetration is..nearly instantaneous. 2. Impelling or determining to action. impulsive cause (frequently in 17th cent., now rare), originating or primary cause. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > causation > [noun] > primary or first cause First Cause1393 primum mobile1548 movera1550 impulsive causea1575 primus motor1579 beginning1587 first mobile1645 causa causans1659 first mover1711 prime mover1795 leader1805 the mind > will > motivation > [adjective] > inciting or instigating stirring1421 movingc1443 provokingc1443 incitative1490 urgent1559 propulsory1585 pricking1592 pulsive1602 incentive1603 incitatory1610 urging1612 animalizing1617 impellent1620 irritant1636 instigative1644 propulsive1648 promptive1653 parastatic1656 exstimulatory1657 impulsory1659 appelling1666 irritative1686 instigating1702 spurring1702 stimulatinga1732 stimulatory1758 impulsive1788 stimulant1803 stimulative1836 exertivea1856 inciting1855 incitant1886 incitive1888 on-driving1927 incitory1941 a1575 N. Harpsfield Treat. Divorce Henry VIII (1878) (modernized text) 214 The cause impulsive moving the prætor to promulge this edict was [etc.]. 1627 R. Sanderson Ten Serm. 384 There is a kind of Cause..,which the learned..call the Impulsiue Cause: and it is such a cause, as moueth and induceth the principall Agent, to doe that which it doth. 1686 A. Horneck Crucified Jesus xii. 234 The love of God was the impulsive cause, but our sins were the instrumental cause, these brought him to the Cross. 1788 T. Reid Ess. Active Powers Man (1803) iii. ii. i. 159 Some cool principle of action, which has authority without any impulsive force. 1865 J. Ruskin Sesame & Lilies i. 6 That thirst [for applause]..is..on the whole, the strongest impulsive influence of average humanity. 1894 Month Mar. 392 The impulsive cause of the granting of a dispensation is that which..moves the superior. 3. Of persons, their character, actions, etc.: Actuated or characterized by impulse; apt to be moved by sudden impulse or swayed by emotion. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > excitement > excitability of temperament > impetuosity > [adjective] brothc1175 impetuous1398 headya1425 brainish1530 hot-brained1556 hot-headed1603 flashy1632 hot-reined1635 scapperboiling1673 warm1749 étourdi1750 torrentuous1840 impulsive1847 unpoised1872 torrential1877 Latin1914 the mind > will > intention > unintentional or unplanned character > [adjective] > unplanned > not planning undesigning1673 offhand1708 off-handed1750 undeliberatinga1763 impulsive1847 seat-of-the-pants1935 1847 L. Hunt Jar of Honey (1848) v. 58 The Scotch have shown a more genial and impulsive spirit in their songs and dances than the English. 1849 W. Irving Oliver Goldsmith (rev. ed.) xxviii. 246 Who was very impulsive, and prone to acts of inconsiderate generosity. 1854 H. Miller Schools & Schoolmasters (1860) xix. 208 One of those impulsive acts of which men repent at their leisure. 1867 E. A. Freeman Hist. Norman Conquest I. vi. 558 Such conduct would not be that of a sentimental and impulsive hero. 1897 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. II. 851 Impulsive drunkenness or dipsomania is the result of an hereditary taint. 4. Consisting of, or of the nature of, an electrical impulse or impulses. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electricity > electric current > flow of electricity > [adjective] > consisting of pulses pulsating1899 impulsive1920 the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electronics > electronic phenomena > signal > [adjective] > characterized by noise > types of microphonic1919 parasitic1921 staticky1925 ambient1926 impulsive1947 the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electricity > voltage > [adjective] > consisting of pulses impulsive1962 1920 Whittaker's Electr. Engineer's Pocket-bk. (ed. 4) 136 The passage of the spark in such a case appears to involve an impulsive rush of electricity, and the setting up of electric pulses in the neighbourhood of the spark gap can be demonstrated. 1940 Chambers's Techn. Dict. 440/2 Impulsive current, a current which comprises one or more impulses in one direction round a circuit, as in dialling. 1947 D. G. Fink Radar Engin. xi. 127 The impulsive type of noise (ignition interference and static) so commonly encountered on lower frequencies is generally absent in radar. 1962 Newnes Conc. Encycl. Electr. Engin. 466/2 Although the secondary winding [of a magneto] may have 10,000 turns, its voltage is not sufficiently impulsive, however. The contact-breaker is therefore arranged to short-circuit the primary. †B. n. An impelling agent or cause. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > causation > cause or reason > [noun] > reason or ground achesounc1230 anchesouna1250 reasona1250 groundc1275 matter1340 purposec1350 cause1413 quarrel1476 actiona1500 subject1577 spring of action1583 qualitya1586 inducement1593 place1593 theme1594 instance1597 motive1605 impulsivea1628 justifiera1635 foundation1641 rise1641 plummet1679 mainspring1695 the mind > will > motivation > [noun] > incitement or instigation > that which incites or instigates prickleOE pritchOE alighting1340 brodc1375 bellowsc1386 pricka1387 motivec1390 prompting1402 preparativec1450 stirmentc1460 incentive?a1475 fomenta1500 farda1522 instigation1526 pointing1533 swinge1548 spur1551 whetstone1551 goad1567 promptitude1578 alarm1587 inducement1593 solicitor1594 incitement1596 inflammation1597 instance1597 excitement1604 moving spirit1604 heart-blood1606 inflamer1609 rouser1611 stimulator1614 motioner1616 incensivea1618 incitative1620 incitation1622 whettera1625 impulsivea1628 excitation1628 incendiary1628 dispositive1629 fomentationa1631 switch1630 stirrer1632 irritament1634 provocative1638 impetus1641 driving force1642 driving power1642 engagement1642 firer1653 propellant1654 fomentary1657 impulse1660 urgency1664 impeller1686 fillip1699 shove1724 incitive1736 stimulative1747 bonus1787 stimulus1791 impellent1793 stimulant1794 propulsion1800 instigant1833 propulsive1834 motive power1836 evoker1845 motivity1857 afflatus1865 flip1881 urge1882 agent provocateur1888 will to power1896 a shot in the arm1922 motivator1929 driver1971 co-driver1993 a1628 J. 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