n., pl., -ties.
- The quality or condition of being impetuous.
- An impetuous act.
Dictionary:
im·pet·u·os·i·ty (ĭm-pĕch'ū-ŏs'ĭ-tē)
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The impetuosity of teenagers often gets them into trouble.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
rash impulsiveness
Synonym: impetuousness
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