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    ad libitum
    /ˌad ˈlɪbɪtəm/

    adverb

    • 1. as much or as often as necessary or desired: formal, technical "dieters who ate ad libitum attributed more of their distress to their eating behaviour"
    • 2. (especially as a direction) with free rhythm and expression: "the whole orchestra begins to play ad libitum"

    adjective

    • 1. occurring, used, or distributed as often as necessary or desired: formal, technical "animals that have been fed on an ad libitum basis will expect this unlimited food availability"
    • 2. performed with free rhythm and expression: "the piece could be played with an ad libitum orchestral accompaniment"

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  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ad libitumAd libitum Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Ad libitum is a Latin phrase that means "according to one's wishes" or "freely". It can be used as an adverb or an adjective in music, grammar, or nutrition contexts.

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    In music and other performing arts, the phrase ad libitum (/ æ d ˈ l ɪ b ɪ t ə m /; from Latin for 'at one's pleasure' or 'as you desire'), often shortened to "ad lib" (as an adjective or adverb) or "ad-lib" (as a verb or noun), refers to various forms of improvisation.

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    ad libitum is a Latin phrase meaning "at one's pleasure" or "not obligatory". It is often used in music to indicate that a performer can improvise or omit a part. See how to use ad libitum in sentences and related terms.

  7. www.oed.com › dictionary › ad-libitum_advad libitum, adv., n., & adj. meanings, etymology and more ...

    ad libitum is a Latin phrase meaning "at one's pleasure" or "as one pleases". It can be used as an adverb, noun, or adjective in English, and has various meanings depending on the context. See examples, pronunciation, and related words.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › ad+libitumAd libitum - definition of ad libitum by The Free Dictionary

    Ad libitum is a Latin phrase meaning "at one's pleasure" or "without restriction". It is used as a musical direction to indicate that the performer can alter or omit a part, or as an adjective to describe a diet with unlimited food.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › ad-libitumAD LIBITUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Ad libitum is a Latin phrase meaning "at one's pleasure" or "as one pleases". It is used in music to indicate that a section can be altered, omitted, or improvised by the performer.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ad libitumAd libitum - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of ad libitum. adverb. without advance preparation. synonyms: ad lib, impromptu, spontaneously. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Ad libitum." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/ad libitum. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024. Copy citation.