impromptu
[ im-promp-too, -tyoo ]
/ ɪmˈprɒmp tu, -tyu /
adjective
made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds.
suddenly or hastily prepared, made, etc.: an impromptu dinner.
improvised; having the character of an improvisation.
adverb
without preparation: verses written impromptu.
noun
something impromptu; an impromptu speech, musical composition, performance, etc.
a character piece for piano common in the 19th century and having, despite its title, a clear-cut form.
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Origin of impromptu
synonym study for impromptu
1. See extemporaneous.
Words nearby impromptu
imprinting, imprison, improbability, improbable, improbity, impromptu, improper, improper fraction, Improperia, improper integral, impropriate
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British Dictionary definitions for impromptu
impromptu
/ (ɪmˈprɒmptjuː) /
adjective
unrehearsed; spontaneous; extempore
produced or done without care or planning; improvised
adverb
in a spontaneous or improvised wayhe spoke impromptu
noun
something that is impromptu
a short piece of instrumental music, sometimes improvisatory in character
Word Origin for impromptu
C17: from French, from Latin in promptū in readiness, from promptus (adj) ready, prompt
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