QUODLIBET


Meaning of QUODLIBET in English

ˈkwädləˌbet noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin quodlibetum, from Latin quod libet what you will, as you please, from quod (neuter of qui who) + libet it pleases, from libēre to please — more at who , love

1.

a. : a subtle or debatable point ; especially : a theological or scholastic question proposed for argument or disputation

b. : a scholastic or theological debate over such a question

2.

a. : a humorous musical medley or fantasia

b. : a whimsical harmonic combination of melodies

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