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impromptu

[im-promp-too, -tyoo]

adjective

  1. made or done without previous preparation.

    an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds.

  2. suddenly or hastily prepared, made, etc..

    an impromptu dinner.

  3. improvised; having the character of an improvisation.



adverb

  1. without preparation.

    verses written impromptu.

noun

  1. something impromptu; an impromptu speech, musical composition, performance, etc.

  2. a character piece for piano common in the 19th century and having, despite its title, a clear-cut form.

impromptu

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adjective

  1. unrehearsed; spontaneous; extempore

  2. produced or done without care or planning; improvised

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. in a spontaneous or improvised way

    he spoke impromptu

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. something that is impromptu

  2. a short piece of instrumental music, sometimes improvisatory in character

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of impromptu1

First recorded in 1660–70; from French, from Latin in promptÅ« “in readinessâ€; in, prompt
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of impromptu1

C17: from French, from Latin in promptū in readiness, from promptus (adj) ready, prompt
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The next minute, the dads toggle their attention between the discussion and an impromptu game of catch between the kids and a heavy toy.

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“We’re all sort of traumatized by the loss of our community,†she said, listing the impromptu gathering at restaurants, Saturday baseball games, the annual Christmas tree lighting and the Fourth of July parade.

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"While this was an impromptu game among friends, not a planned event, this tragic outcome does highlight the inherent safety concerns with such an activity."

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Standing before an impromptu altar adorned with flowers and photos of América Sánchez dressed up for her "quinceañera", the party marking her 15th birthday, Ms Hernández paid tribute to her daughter.

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London-based AG is known to draw big names for his impromptu performances, which he announces at short notice on his social media channels.

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