Improvising

/ˈɪmprəˌvaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Creating or performing something without planning ahead, making it up as you go along.

From Italian 'improvisare' (to compose unexpectedly), combining 'in-' (not) and Latin 'provisus' (foreseen, prepared). Entered English through musical and theatrical contexts.

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