ad hoc
The phrase “ad hoc” has 2 syllables: ad hoc
It's pronounced as /ˌæd ˈhɑk/
What is synonym and antonym for ad hoc?
In the thesaurus, “ad hoc” has 32 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for ad hoc along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ad hoc
- ad-lib
- automatic
- casual
- cursive
- down and dirty
- extemporaneous
- extemporary
- extempore
- half-baked
- half-cocked
- ill-advised
- impromptu
- improvisational
- improvised
- impulsive
- informal
- instinctive
- involuntary
- off-the-cuff
- offhand
- offhanded
- snap
- spontaneous
- spur-of-the-moment
- unauthorized
- unconsidered
- unplanned
- unpremeditated
- unprepared
- unrehearsed
- unscripted
- unstudied
Antonyms for ad hoc
- considered
- deliberate
- intended
- intentional
- planned
- premeditated
- premeditative
- prepared
- rehearsed
Meanings of ad hoc
- adjective
- For a particular purpose.
- Created on the spur of the moment; impromptu.
- (of a hypothesis) Postulated solely to save a theory from being falsified, without making any new predictions.
- Special.
- adverb
- On the spur of the moment.
- For a particular purpose.
Example Sentences
- The committee formed an ad hoc team to handle the urgent matter.
- We arranged an ad hoc meeting to discuss the unexpected issue.
- They built an ad hoc solution to fix the problem temporarily.
- His role on the project was purely ad hoc and not permanent.
- The company created an ad hoc budget for the special event.
On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ad hoc, such as: ad-lib, automatic, casual, considered, cursive, deliberate, down and dirty.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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