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单词 ad hocism
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Definition of ad hocism in English:

ad hocism

noun ˌad ˈhɒkɪz(ə)m
  • 1Depreciative. The use of (or tendency to use) ad hoc measures, rather than general long-term strategies, to deal with issues, situations, etc.

  • 2Architecture. Frequently in form adhocism. In the terminology of Charles Jencks (b. 1939): the practice or movement of building in a style characterized by spontaneity, invention, and individuality, in order to achieve social variety in modern cities.

Origin

1950s; earliest use found in The American Economic Review. From ad hoc + -ism.

 
 

Definition of ad hocism in US English:

ad hocism

nounˌad ˈhɒkɪz(ə)m
  • 1Depreciative. The use of (or tendency to use) ad hoc measures, rather than general long-term strategies, to deal with issues, situations, etc.

  • 2Architecture. Frequently in form adhocism. In the terminology of Charles Jencks (b. 1939): the practice or movement of building in a style characterized by spontaneity, invention, and individuality, in order to achieve social variety in modern cities.

Origin

1950s; earliest use found in The American Economic Review. From ad hoc + -ism.

 
 
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