impromptus

im·promp·tu

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-promp-too, -tyoo]
- /ɪmˈprɒmp tu, -tyu/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-promp-too, -tyoo]
- /ɪmˈprɒmp tu, -tyu/

Definitions of impromptus word

adjective impromptus made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds. 1
adjective impromptus suddenly or hastily prepared, made, etc.: an impromptu dinner. 1
adjective impromptus improvised; having the character of an improvisation. 1
adverb impromptus without preparation: verses written impromptu. 1
noun impromptus something impromptu; an impromptu speech, musical composition, performance, etc. 1
noun impromptus a character piece for piano common in the 19th century and having, despite its title, a clear-cut form. 1

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Origin of impromptus

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

1660-70; < French < Latin in promptū in readiness; see in, prompt

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Parts of speech for Impromptus

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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impromptus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for impromptus

noun impromptus

acceleration — The acceleration of a process or change is the fact that it is getting faster and faster.
impromptu — made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds.
stimulant — Physiology, Medicine/Medical. something that temporarily quickens some vital process or the functional activity of some organ or part: Adrenalin is a stimulant for the heart. Compare depressant (def 4).
ad-lib — If you ad-lib something in a play or a speech, you say something which has not been planned or written beforehand.
spontaneity — the state, quality, or fact of being spontaneous.

adjective impromptus

fakes — Plural form of fake.

All 7 Synonyms of impromptus