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Ad Libitum

Definition: Ad libitum is a Latin phrase meaning "at one's pleasure" or "according to one's own wish." It refers to the freedom to act or do something without any specific rules or restrictions.

Part of Speech

• Adverb: She sang ad libitum during the concert, adding her own improvisations effortlessly.
• Adjective: The ad libitum guitar solo brought a fresh and spontaneous element to the jazz performance.
• Noun: The comedy show script had several ad libitums to allow the actors to add their own jokes and dialogues.

Sense

Sense 1: Freely or spontaneously; done without following any set rules or guidelines.

Sample Sentence: The magician performed his card tricks ad libitum, surprising the audience with unexpected sleight of hand.

Usage

Usage 1: Ad libitum is often used in music to indicate that the performer has the freedom to improvise or deviate from the written music.

Sample Sentence: The jazz band added an ad libitum section to the song, allowing each musician to showcase their individual skills.

Usage 2: In scientific experiments, ad libitum feeding refers to providing animals with unrestricted access to food.

Sample Sentence: The rats were given ad libitum access to water and food to ensure their well-being during the study.

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