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extemporaneous
adjective
with little or no preparation or forethought
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 14
- Starts with
- E
- Ends with
- S
- Contains
- XTEMPORANEOU
- Scrabble score
- 25
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
əksˌtɛmpɚˈeɪni.əs
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
with little or no preparation or forethought
“his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment”
In context
Example Sentences
his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment
an extemporaneous piano recital
an extemporary lecture
an extempore skit
an impromptu speech
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