ad hocism

See also: ad-hocism

English

Alternative forms

ad-hocism

Etymology

From ad hoc +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ædˈhɒkɪzəm/

Noun

ad hocism (countable and uncountable, plural ad hocisms)

Use of ad hoc or improvised reasoning.
(architecture) An eclectic style in which various separately designed elements are combined.

Synonyms

(improvised reasoning): ad hocery

Further reading

“ad hocism”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
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