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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

/ ɪˈɒː /

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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of impromptu1

First recorded in 1660–70; from French, from Latin in promptū “in readiness”; in, prompt
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of impromptu1

C17: from French, from Latin in promptū in readiness, from promptus (adj) ready, prompt
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One leans back on the other while they’re in line to collect their paycheck, creating an impromptu embrace that goes unseen by anyone nearby.

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The three of them become an impromptu family.

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They gathered everyone into the living room, ordering them not to move and turned it into an impromptu field hospital.

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The Queen, a fan of the sport, joined teenagers for an impromptu knockabout during a day of meetings, entertainment and activities.

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This lends itself to the physical comedy in which Quan delivers Jackie Chan-like antics using everyday objects as impromptu weapons while also inspiring more creative choreography that emphasizes his speed and maneuverability.

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