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ad hoc

Syllabification: (ad hoc)

Pronunciation: /ˈad ˈhäk, ˈhōk/

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Definition of ad hoc

adjective & adverb

formed, arranged, or done for a particular purpose only: [as adjective]:an ad hoc committee the discussions were on an ad hoc basis [as adverb]:the group was constituted ad hoc