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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

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi

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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”

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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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