extemporaneous
English
Etymology
From Late Latin extemporāneus, from Latin ex tempore (“impromptu”).
Pronunciation
Adjective
extemporaneous (comparative more extemporaneous, superlative most extemporaneous)
- without preparation or advanced thought; offhand
- "The lovely words of a prepared speech however cannot erase extemporaneous words and deeds — thousands of them — that have run contrary to those aspirations.”
Synonyms
- (without preparation): off-the-cuff, extemporal (archaic), improvised; see also Thesaurus:impromptu
Related terms
Translations
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