First Known Use: 1610
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1ad libitum
adverb ad li·bi·tum \(ˌ)ad-ˈli-bə-təm\
Definition of AD LIBITUM
: ad lib <rats fed ad libitum>
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Origin of AD LIBITUM
New Latin, in accordance with desire
2ad libitum
adjective
Definition of AD LIBITUM
: omissible according to a performer's wishes —used as a direction in music — compare obbligato
See ad libitum defined for kids First Known Use of AD LIBITUM
circa 1801
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ad libitum
adverb ad li·bi·tum \(ˈ)ad-ˈlib-ət-əm\
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