transcription, транскрипция: [ im-ˈpech-wəs; -ˈpe-chə-, -chü-əs ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin impetuosus, from Latin impetus
Date: 14th century
1. : marked by impulsive vehemence or passion
an impetuous temperament
2. : marked by force and violence of movement or action
an impetuous wind
Synonyms: see precipitate
• im·pet·u·ous·ly adverb
• im·pet·u·ous·ness noun