ad hoc
/ad ˈhɒk
/adjective & adverb
Created or done for a particular purpose as necessary: [as adjective]: the discussions were on an ad hoc basis [as adverb]: the group was constituted ad hoc...
- My hypothesis that the watch is in your pocket because you stole it, is not an ad hoc hypothesis.
- Wireless ad hoc networks are formed by a set of hosts that communicate with each other over a wireless channel.
- On this webpage we provide a selection of web links that are all related in some way to wireless ad hoc networking.
Synonyms
impromptu, extempore, extemporary, extemporaneous, expedient, emergency, improvised, rough and ready, makeshift, make-do, cobbled together, thrown together;
Nautical jury-rigged, jury
informal quick and dirty
as the need arises, when necessary, when needed
Origin
Latin, literally 'to this'.