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æd ˈlɪb ɪ təmad li·bi·tum
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Princeton's WordNet
ad lib, ad libitum, spontaneously, impromptuadverb
without advance preparation
"he spoke ad lib"
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ad libitum
Ad libitum, often abbreviated as "ad lib," is a Latin term which means "at one's pleasure" or "as you desire." In various contexts, it can mean giving someone the freedom to act according to their own judgment or discretion. For instance, in music, it allows the performer to vary the tempo or add embellishments; in animal studies, it might refer to allowing animals free access to food or water. Ultimately, it suggests a degree of freedom from strict rules or set procedures.
Webster Dictionary
Ad libitum
at one's pleasure; as one wishes
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Ad libitum
Ad libitum is Latin for "at one's pleasure"; it is often shortened to "ad lib" or "ad-lib". The roughly synonymous phrase a bene placito is less common but, in its Italian form a piacere, entered the musical lingua franca.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ad libitum in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ad libitum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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