English Explanatory Dictionary

ad hocism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Use of ad hoc or improvised reasoning.
  2. An eclectic style in which various separately designed elements are combined.

Pronunciation

/ædˈhɒkɪzəm/

Word forms

ad hocism ad hocisms ad-hocism

Etymology

From ad hoc + -ism.

Synonyms

ad hocery
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