n. An impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action.
n. An unpredictable or sudden condition, change, or series of changes.
n. A disposition to be impulsive.
n. An impulsive change of mind.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. An abrupt change in feeling, opinion, or action, proceeding from some whim or fancy; a freak; a notion.
n. See Capriccio.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A sudden start of the mind; a sudden change of opinion or humor, without apparent or adequate motive; a whim, freak, or particular fancy.
n. The habit of acting according to varying impulses; capriciousness.
n. Same as capriccio, 2.
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n. a sudden desire
Word Usage
"Paula seemed struck by the generous and cheerful fairness of his remarks, and said gently, 'Perhaps your departure is not absolutely necessary for my happiness; and I do not wish from what you call caprice --'"