IMPEDE: v. to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder
origin Latin - impedire - to snare the feet
IMPETUOUS: adj. 1)of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion; impulsive. 2)having great impetus; moving with great force; violent.
origin (sort of) Latin - impetitus / impetere - to attack
Definitions from dictionary.reference.com
I thought impetuous meant something like "embodying the act of impeding." But it's not. (that would be "impedingly").
The T and D make a world of difference!
(I don't know if I have any basis for my expectation. I can't think of any examples off the top of my head.)
I was impeded in my impetuous rush to claim knowledge.
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