HyperDic: ad_hoc

English > 3 senses of the expression ad hoc:
ADVERBallad hocfor one specific case
ADJECTIVEallad hocoften improvised or impromptu
allad hocfor or concerned with one specific purpose
English > ad hoc: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOften improvised or impromptu.
Example"an ad hoc committee meeting"
BroaderunplannedWithout apparent forethought or prompting or planning
Spanishad hoc
English > ad hoc: 3 senses > adjective 2
MeaningFor or concerned with one specific purpose.
Example"a coordinated policy instead of ad hoc decisions"
Broaderspecific(sometimes followed by 'to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
Spanishad hoc
Catalanad hoc
English > ad hoc: 3 senses > adverb 1
MeaningFor one specific case.
Example"they were appointed ad hoc"

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