ad hoc UK /ˌæd ˈhɒk/US /ˌæd ˈhɑk/adjective 4adverb 2forms 4 adjective4 •For a particular purpose. •Postulated solely to save a theory from being falsified, without making any new predictions. •Created on the spur of the moment; impromptu. •Independent of previously instated network structure, like routers or access points. adverb2 •For a particular purpose. •On the spur of the moment. formsmore ad hoc · more ad-hoc · most ad hoc · most ad-hoc