ad lib. in English

Forms: more ad lib. [comparative], most ad lib. [superlative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Head templates: {{en-adv|nolink=1}} ad lib. (comparative more ad lib., superlative most ad lib.)

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"ad lib." meaning in English

Adverb