improviser
|im-pro-vis-er|
B2
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/ˈɪmprəˌvaɪzər/
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/ˈɪmprəˌvaɪzə/
(improvise)
create spontaneously
Etymology
Etymology Information
'improviser' originates from French, specifically the word 'improviser,' where 'im-' meant 'not' and 'provisus' meant 'foreseen.'
Historical Evolution
'improviser' changed from the French word 'improviser' and eventually became the modern English word 'improviser'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to do something without preparation,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who creates or performs spontaneously without preparation.
The jazz musician was a skilled improviser, creating melodies on the spot.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 16:37