US /ɪmˌpɹɑvəˈzeɪʃənəl/ UK /ɪmpɹəvaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/
adj Freq #70297

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Made up on the spot, without preparation.

    The jazz band is known for its improvisational style.

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Synonyms
1 adj · made up on the spot,... extemporaneousextemporeimpromptuimprovisatory

Etymology

By surface analysis, improvisation + -al, or, by surface analysis, improvise + -ation + -al.

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