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- [im-pruh-vahy-zuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -viz-uh-]
- /ˌɪm prəˈvaɪ zəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -ˈvɪz ə-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pruh-vahy-zuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -viz-uh-]
- /ˌɪm prəˈvaɪ zəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -ˈvɪz ə-/
Definitions of improvisatory word
- adjective improvisatory of, relating to, or characteristic of an improvisation or improvisator. 1
- noun improvisatory Of, pertaining to, or in the nature of improvisation. 1
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Origin of improvisatory
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; improvisator + -y1; see -ory1
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Parts of speech for Improvisatory
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adjective
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improvisatory popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for improvisatory
adj improvisatory
- ad hoc — An ad hoc activity or organization is done or formed only because a situation has made it necessary and is not planned in advance.
- automatic — An automatic machine or device is one which has controls that enable it to perform a task without needing to be constantly operated by a person. Automatic methods and processes involve the use of such machines.
- casual — If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing.
- free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
- immediate — occurring or accomplished without delay; instant: an immediate reply.
adjective improvisatory
- expedient — (of an action) Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.
- extempore — Spoken or done without preparation.
- extemporary — Extemporaneous.
- extemporaneous — Spoken or done without preparation.
Antonyms for improvisatory
adj improvisatory
- planned — arranged, organized, or done in accordance with a plan: a planned attack.
- prepared — properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready: prepared for a hurricane.
- read — to look at carefully so as to understand the meaning of (something written, printed, etc.): to read a book; to read music.
- written — a past participle of write.
- deliberate — If you do something that is deliberate, you planned or decided to do it beforehand, and so it happens on purpose rather than by chance.
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