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ad libitum

[ˈad ˈlɪ.bɪ.tũː]

adv

LanguageLatin

Meaning
  1. at one's pleasure, allowing freedom to improvise, allowing variation from the printed notes or tempo.
  2. Without advanced preparation; spontaneously; impromptu; ad lib.
  3. Without restriction.
  4. at one's pleasure
Examples

Pueri in horto ad libitum ludere possunt.

The children may play in the garden at their own pleasure.

Pronunciationˈad ˈlɪ.bɪ.tũː

Part of speechadv

Usage noteOften shortened to 'ad lib' in English conversation.

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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.