Im‐pul″sive (?), a. [Cf. F. impulsif.]
1. Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.
Poor men! poor papers! We and they
Do some impulsive force obey. Prior.
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.