(ˌ)imˌpechəˈwäsəd.ē, əm-, -sətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle French impetuosité, from Old French, from Late Latin impetuosus + Old French -ité- -ity
1. : the quality or state of being impetuous
the impetuosity of his proposal — Louis Auchincloss
2. : an impetuous action or impulse
a man driven by impetuosities and whims