Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

impetuosity

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.64 in modern English

Syllables: im-petu-os-i-ty
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner.

Uncountable

noun

The condition or quality of being impetuous, impatient; fury; violence.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."
"Again his lordship began his long and deliberate perusal, while Henrietta watched the slow motion of his eyes with a degree of impetuosity she could scarcely repress."

Etymology

From English impetuous + -ity, from Middle French impétuosité, from Old French.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: impetuous

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

impetuosities (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

impetuous impetuously impetuousness

Synonyms

impetuousness

Questions

What does impetuosity mean?: The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner.
Where does impetuosity come from?: From English impetuous + -ity, from Middle French impétuosité, from Old French.

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