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improvisational

im·prov·i·sa·tion
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [im-prov-uh-zey-shuh n, im-pruh-vuh-]
    • /ɪmˌprɒv əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌɪm prə və-/
    • /ˌɪmpra.və.ˈzeɪ.ʃə.nəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-prov-uh-zey-shuh n, im-pruh-vuh-]
    • /ɪmˌprɒv əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌɪm prə və-/

Definitions of improvisational word

  • noun improvisational the art or act of improvising, or of composing, uttering, executing, or arranging anything without previous preparation: Musical improvisation involves imagination and creativity. 1
  • noun improvisational something improvised: The actor's improvisation in Act II was both unexpected and amazing. 1
  • noun improvisational Having the nature of an improvisation. 1
  • adjective improvisational involving improvisation 1

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Origin of improvisational

First appearance:

before 1780
One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; improvise + -ation

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Parts of speech for Improvisational

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

improvisational popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

improvisational usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with improvisational

  • what is improvisational music?
  • what is improvisational theatre?
  • what is improvisational comedy?

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