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extempore

adjective adverb

with little or no preparation or forethought

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Contains
XT
Scrabble score
20
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. with little or no preparation or forethought

    “his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment”

adverb

  1. without prior preparation

    “he spoke extemporaneously”

In context

Example Sentences

his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment
an extemporaneous piano recital
an extemporary lecture
an extempore skit
an impromptu speech
he spoke extemporaneously

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