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1ad hoc

adverb \ˈad-ˈhäk, -ˈhōk; ˈäd-ˈhōk\

Definition of AD HOC

:  for the particular end or case at hand without consideration of wider application
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Origin of AD HOC

Latin, for this
First Known Use: 1659

2ad hoc

adjective

: formed or used for a special purpose

: made or done without planning because of an immediate need

Full Definition of AD HOC

1
a :  concerned with a particular end or purpose <an ad hoc investigating committee>
b :  formed or used for specific or immediate problems or needs <ad hoc solutions>
2
:  fashioned from whatever is immediately available :  improvised <large ad hoc parades and demonstrations — Nat Hentoff>

First Known Use of AD HOC

1879

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