impromptu

/ɪmˈprɒmptjuː/

done without preparation

She gave an impromptu speech at the conference.

She spoke without prior preparation at the conference.

formalinformal

done or said without preparation or planning

The band played an impromptu set after the main event.

The band performed spontaneously after the scheduled event.

We had an impromptu meeting to discuss the urgent issue.

We gathered unexpectedly to address the urgent matter.

Often used to describe spontaneous actions or remarks.

Collocations

impromptu speecha speech given without preparationimpromptu performancea performance given spontaneously

Use 'impromptu' to describe actions or remarks that are spontaneous and unplanned.

From Latin 'in promptu' meaning 'at hand' or 'ready', from 'in' (in) + 'promptus' (ready).

Often used to describe actions or remarks that are done on the spot without prior planning.

im-

not

prefix

prompt

ready or prepared

root

-u

adjective suffix

suffix

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