2. Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings.

My heart, impulsive and wayward.

Longfellow.

3. (Mech.) Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous; -- said

of forces.

Im*pul"sive (?), n. That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling

agent. Sir W. Wotton.

Im*pul"sive*ly, adv. In an impulsive manner.

Im*pul"sive*ness, n. The quality of being impulsive.

Im*pul"sor (?), n. [L.] One who, or that which, impels; an inciter.

[R.] Sir T. Browne.

Im*punc"tate (?), a. Not punctate or dotted.

Im*punc"tu*al (?), a. [Pref. im- not + punctual: cf. F. imponctuel.]

Not punctual. [R.]

Im*punc`tu*al"i*ty (?), n. Neglect of, or failure in, punctuality. [R.]

A. Hamilton.

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