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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

an impromptu/improv press conference

The president gave an impromptu press conference.

Hi,
Is impromptu in the above interchangeable with improv? Thanks.
  

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" Impromptu means without prior planning. Improvised means making do with what's available.

— BarbaraPA

  • " Impromptu means without prior planning.
  • Improvised means making do with what's available.
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No, and it would have to be "improvised" instead of "improv."
Impromptu means without prior planning. Improvised means making do with what's available.
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Until this moment I've only heard "improv" used as the name of a stand-up comedy club. As used in this thread, what part of speech would it be??

Best wishes, - A.
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