Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ad-hoc
Adverb / Adjective
/æd ˈhɒk/
Definition
Made or done for a particular purpose as necessary.
Examples
- The committee was formed on an ad-hoc basis to address the urgent issue.
- They created an ad-hoc plan to manage the unexpected crisis.
- Her approach was ad-hoc, responding to challenges as they arose.
Meaning
The term ‘ad-hoc’ refers to solutions or arrangements that are created for a specific situation or problem without considering wider application.
Synonyms
- improvised
- temporary
- makeshift
- for the occasion
