extemporize

Meanings

• verb

  Speak or perform without preparation or planning; make up or invent as one goes along.

• verb

  Improvisate; compose or perform music or poetry spontaneously.

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Synonyms

improvise , think on one's feet , devise , improvise

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with extemporize
temperize , compromise , applaudize , advise

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Variants

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extemporize , extemporized , extemporizer , extemporizers , extemporizes , extemporizing , extemporisation , extemporisations , extemporise , extemporised , extemporises , extemporising , extemporization

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Forms

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extemporized, extemporizes, extemporizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'extemporaneus,' meaning 'not prepared beforehand.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'extemporize' is often used interchangeably with the term 'improvisation.'

2. The first known use of the word 'extemporize' in English was in the 15th century.

3. Extemporizing is a valuable skill for public speakers and performers, as it allows them to adapt to unexpected situations and engage with their audience in a more authentic and personal way.

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Related Concepts

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1. Improvisation: A creative art form where artists invent and perform in the moment, often without a script or plan.

2. Ad-libbing: A type of improvisation where performers add their own lines or dialogue to a script, often in response to the actions or dialogue of other performers.

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Culture

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Extemporizing has been used in various forms of performance art, such as stand-up comedy and improvisational theatre. It is also a valuable skill in public speaking and debating.

How to Memorize "extemporize"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of speaking or performing without preparation. Imagine yourself in a situation where you must extemporize, and practice your responses in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'extemporize' with the idea of being spontaneous and creative. Remember that it means to speak or perform without preparation or planning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'E X T E M P O R A R E' to remember the meaning of 'extemporize.' Each letter represents a word that starts with the same letter as the corresponding letter in 'extemporize.'

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