extemporaneous

Meanings

• adjective

  Speaking or acting without previous preparation or planning; improvised.

  - "He gave an extemporaneous speech at the last minute."
  - "She was impressed by his extemporaneous comedy skills."

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Synonyms

extemporal , improvised , off-the-cuff

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with extemporaneous
empirical , emporium , perennial , temporal

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Variants

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extemporaneous , extemporaneously , extemporaneousness , extemporaneousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'extempore', meaning 'at the same time'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'extemporaneous' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The longest extemporaneous speech on record was given by H.L. Mencken in 1924, lasting for over 24 hours.

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Related Concepts

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1. improvisation: A creative art form in which artists create and perform without prior preparation or script.

2. ad-libbing: Speaking or acting spontaneously, often in a humorous context.

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Culture

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Extemporaneous speech has been a significant part of various forms of communication, including public speaking, improvisational theatre, and stand-up comedy. In literature, the term 'extemporaneous' has been used to describe spontaneous and unplanned actions or dialogue.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'EASY' to remember the meaning of 'extemporaneous': 'E' for 'Extemporaneous', 'A' for 'Acting', 'S' for 'Spontaneous', and 'Y' for 'Yielding'.

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