quodlibet

quod·li·bet

noun \ˈkwäd-lə-ˌbet\

Definition of QUODLIBET

1

: a philosophical or theological point proposed for disputation; also : a disputation on such a point

2

: a whimsical combination of familiar melodies or texts

Origin of QUODLIBET

Middle English, from Medieval Latin quodlibetum, from Latin quodlibet, neuter of quilibet any whatever, from qui who, what + libet it pleases, from libēre to please — more at who, love

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with QUODLIBET

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