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Makeshift vs Impromptu - What's the difference?

makeshift | impromptu |

As nouns the difference between makeshift and impromptu

is that makeshift is a temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else while impromptu is a short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.

As adjectives the difference between makeshift and impromptu

is that makeshift is made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted while impromptu is improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal; extemporaneous; unplanned.

makeshift

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else.
  • *
    • I am not a model clergyman, only a decent makeshift .

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.
    • They used the ledge and a few branches for a makeshift shelter.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2012 , date=May 26 2012 , author=Phil McNulty , title=Norway 0-1 England , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=Hodgson was able to introduce Arsenal teenager Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for his debut late on as this makeshift England line-up closed out a victory that was solid for the most part without ever threatening to be spectacular.}}

    See also

    * make shift

    impromptu

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal; extemporaneous; unplanned.
    • The party began with an impromptu rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (music) a short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.
  • any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation.