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impromptu

Syllabification: (im·promp·tu)
Pronunciation: /imˈpräm(p)ˌt(y)o͞o/

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Definition of impromptu

adjective & adverb

  • done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed: [as adjective]:an impromptu press conference [as adverb]:he spoke impromptu

noun (plural impromptus)

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

Origin:

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

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