IMPROMPTU | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Impromptu

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

mid 17th century (as an adverb): from French, from Latin in promptu ‘in readiness’, from promptus (see prompt)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɪmˈprɒm(p)tjuː
Dialects: British English
Definition:

done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed

Short Definition:

done without being planned or rehearsed

Examples:
  • an impromptu press conference

Word: Impromptu

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɪmˈprɒm(p)tjuː
Dialects: British English
Definition:

without being planned, organized, or rehearsed

Short Definition:

without being planned or rehearsed

Examples:
  • he spoke impromptu

Word: Impromptu

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɪmˈprɒm(p)tjuː
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a short piece of instrumental music, especially a solo, that is reminiscent of an improvisation.

Short Definition:

short piece of instrumental music reminiscent of improvisation

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