ad libitum

ad lib·i·tum

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ad lib-i-tuh m; Latin ahd lib-i-too m]
- /æd ˈlɪb ɪ təm; Latin ɑd ˈlɪb ɪˌtʊm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ad lib-i-tuh m; Latin ahd lib-i-too m]
- /æd ˈlɪb ɪ təm; Latin ɑd ˈlɪb ɪˌtʊm/

Definitions of ad libitum words

adjective ad libitum (to be performed) at the performer's discretion 3
noun ad libitum at (one's) pleasure; as one pleases 3

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Origin of ad libitum

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1695-1705

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Parts of speech for Ad libitum

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Ad libitum

ad libitum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

ad libitum usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ad libitum

adv ad libitum

ad-lib — If you ad-lib something in a play or a speech, you say something which has not been planned or written beforehand.
freely — in a free manner.
impromptu — made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds.
improvised — made or said without previous preparation: an improvised skit.
impulsive — actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child.

All 11 Synonyms of ad libitum