IMPETU, impetu
Sounds Like: IM-peh-too
Translations: attack, assault, charge, impulse, onset, force, vehemence
From the root: IMPETUS
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is the dative or ablative singular form of the Latin noun 'impetus'. It refers to a sudden, forceful movement or action, such as a charge in battle, an attack, or a strong impulse. It can also denote the force or vehemence with which something is done. In a sentence, it would indicate the means by which something is done (ablative) or the recipient or purpose of an action (dative).
Inflection: Singular, Dative or Ablative, Masculine
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, IMPETUS.
These could represent different words with related meanings, or different forms of the same word to fit different grammatical cases, numbers, or genders. This list may include spelling variants and even misspellings in the original manuscripts! Even more words from the same root may exist in other ancient texts that aren't in our database.
- IMPETUS — impetus, an impetus, attack, an attack, assault, an assault, onset, an onset, force, a force, violence, passion, eagerness, ardor, enthusiasm, a charge
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