ad libitum
See also: ad líbitum
English
Etymology
Latin.
Adverb
ad libitum (not comparable)
- As much as desired, to one's fill, without restriction.
Adjective
ad libitum (not comparable)
- Characterized by doing something ad libitum.
- an ad libitum diet
Latin
Pronunciation
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /ad ˈli.bi.tum/, [äd̪ ˈlʲɪbɪt̪ʊ̃ˑ]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /ad ˈli.bi.tum/, [äd̪ ˈliːbit̪um]
Adverb
ad libitum (not comparable)
- (music) at one's pleasure, allowing freedom to improvise, allowing variation from the printed notes or tempo.
- Without advanced preparation; spontaneously; impromptu; ad lib.
- Without restriction.
Spanish
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin ad libitum.
Adverb
ad libitum
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