extemporaneous

pronunciation

How to pronounce extemporaneous in British English: UK [eks'tempə'reɪnɪəs]word uk audio image

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  • Adjective:
    with little or no preparation or forethought

Word Origin

extemporaneous (adj.)
"made, done, procured, or furnished 'at the time,'" hence "unpremeditated," 1650s, from Medieval Latin extemporaneus, from Latin ex tempore (see extempore). Earlier was extemporal (1560s); extemporanean (1620s). Related: Extemporaneously; extemporaneousness.

Example

1. I especially enjoyed the extemporaneous speech we just heard .
2. He has crossed canada on a summer bus tour , with a daily dose of seared beefsteak , extemporaneous speeches , endless handshaking , interviews with local media and even some dancing .
3. Your remarks are in the tradition of what we have come to expect-sweeping and extemporaneous .

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