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Done or arranged without advance planning, usually because an opportunity or need appears suddenly in the moment.
IN A SENTENCEWe held an impromptu picnic when the rain finally stopped.
Usage note: Place the adjective before an event or activity: an impromptu speech, meeting or celebration.
Origin: From French, ultimately Latin in promptu, meaning in readiness.
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Done or arranged without advance planning, usually because an opportunity or need appears suddenly in the moment.
We held an impromptu picnic when the rain finally stopped.
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Extremely useful or helpful.
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