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Meaning of 'extempore' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Extempore [ a.]
- Done or performed extempore.
2 . Extempore [ adv.]
- Without previous study or meditation; without preparation; on the spur of the moment; suddenly; extemporaneously; as, to write or speak extempore.
3 . Extempore [ n.]
- Speaking or writing done extempore.

Meaning of 'extempore' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . extempore [ r]
Meaning (1):
- without prior preparation
Example in sentence:
  • he spoke extemporaneously
2 . extempore [ s]
Meaning (2):
- with little or no preparation or forethought
Example in sentence:
  • a few unrehearsed comments;
  • an extemporaneous piano recital;
  • an extemporary lecture;
  • an extempore skit;
  • an impromptu speech;
  • an off-the-cuff toast;
  • his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment;
  • offhand excuses;
  • trying to sound offhanded and reassuring

Nearby Words:

extacy extance extancy extant extasy extatic extemporal extemporanean extemporaneous extemporarily

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