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impromptu definition

im·promptu (im prämpto̵̅o̅′)

adjective, adverb

without preparation or advance thought; offhand

Etymology: Fr < L in promptu, in readiness < in, in + promptu, abl. of promptus, readiness < promptus, brought out, ready, prompt

noun

an impromptu speech, performance, etc.

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