First Known Use: 1683
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1impromptu
noun im·promp·tu \im-ˈpräm(p)-(ˌ)tü, -(ˌ)tyü\
Definition of IMPROMPTU
1
: something that is impromptu
2
: a musical composition suggesting improvisation
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Origin of IMPROMPTU
French, from impromptu extemporaneously, from Latin in promptu in readiness
Related to IMPROMPTU
- Synonyms
- ad-lib, extemporization, improvisation, improv
2impromptu
adjective
: not prepared ahead of time : made or done without preparation
Full Definition of IMPROMPTU
1
: made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
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First Known Use of IMPROMPTU
1764
Related to IMPROMPTU
- Synonyms
- ad hoc, ad-lib, down and dirty, extemporary, extempore, extemporaneous, improvisational, improvised, offhand, offhanded, off-the-cuff, snap, spur-of-the-moment, unconsidered, unplanned, unpremeditated, unprepared, unrehearsed, unstudied
- Antonyms
- considered, planned, premeditated, premeditative, prepared, rehearsed
IMPROMPTU Defined for Kids
impromptu
adjective im·promp·tu \im-ˈprämp-tü, -tyü\
Definition of IMPROMPTU for Kids
: not prepared ahead of time : made or done without preparation <an impromptu speech>
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