improvisational — done or created spontaneously without preparation, based on unplanned inspiration in the moment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done or created spontaneously without preparation, based on unplanned inspiration in the moment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˌprɑːvəˈzeɪʃənl/
Example Sentences
- My cooking is completely improvisational—I never follow a recipe, which explains why dinner sometimes tastes like a science experiment.
- The jazz band's improvisational performance left the audience speechless.
- His improvisational speech at the wedding was funnier than the one he had actually prepared.
improvisational
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˌprɑːvəˈzeɪʃənl/]
done or created spontaneously without preparation, based on unplanned inspiration in the moment
The jazz pianist's improvisational solo turned a quiet bar into pure magic.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'improvisus' meaning 'unforeseen', combining im- (not) and provisus (foreseen, from providere 'to foresee').
Breakdown
im- (not) + provis- (foreseen) + -ational (relating to, adjective suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cooking is completely improvisational—I never follow a recipe, which explains why dinner sometimes tastes like a science experiment.”
“The jazz band's improvisational performance left the audience speechless.”
“His improvisational speech at the wedding was funnier than the one he had actually prepared.”
“Improvisational theater requires actors to think quickly and react naturally.”
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