extemporaneous — spoken or done without preparation; improvised
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: spoken or done without preparation; improvised
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstempəˌreɪniəs/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's extemporaneous jokes were funnier than his prepared material.
- His extemporaneous cooking with random ingredients somehow created a masterpiece.
- The teacher's extemporaneous explanation was clearer than the textbook.
extemporaneous
ADJECTIVE[/ɪkˈstempəˌreɪniəs/]
spoken or done without preparation; improvised
The senator delivered an extemporaneous speech without notes when the microphone was handed to him.
EX(out) + TEMP(time) — running OUT(EX) of TEMP(time) to write a script, the brave student delivered a completely extemporaneous presentation.
When the stage lights experienced a simultaneous blackout, the actor quickly performed an extemporaneous shadow puppet show.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'extemporaneus', derived from 'ex' (out of) and 'tempus' (time), meaning literally 'out of time' or 'without time to prepare'. The word entered English in the 16th century from this Latin root.
Breakdown
ex- (out of) + tempor- (time, from Latin tempus) + -aneous (adjective suffix meaning 'of the nature of') = extemporaneous (done without preparation)
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📝Examples
“The comedian's extemporaneous jokes were funnier than his prepared material.”
“His extemporaneous cooking with random ingredients somehow created a masterpiece.”
“The teacher's extemporaneous explanation was clearer than the textbook.”
“She gave an extemporaneous toast that brought tears to everyone's eyes.”
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