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ad hoc
01
done for a specific purpose or situation
Idiom
Informal
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Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
What is the origin of the idiom "ad hoc" and when to use it?
The idiom "ad hoc" originates from Latin, where "ad" means "to" or "for" and "hoc" means "this." It is used to describe something that is created, organized, or done specifically for a particular purpose or situation, rather than being part of a pre-established plan or system. The idiom conveys the idea of something being temporary, improvised, or designed to address an immediate need or circumstance.
Examples
The committee was formed ad hoc to address the urgent issue of employee grievances.
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often improvised or impromptu
ad hoc
01
for a certain purpose, especially an immediate one
Grammatical Information
Examples
The emergency services were assembled ad hoc to deal with the unexpected flood.
