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- \(ˌ)ek-ˌstem-pə-ˈrā-nē-əs\
- /ekˌstem.pəˈreɪ.ni.əs/
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- \(ˌ)ek-ˌstem-pə-ˈrā-nē-əs\
Definitions of extemporaneous word
- noun extemporaneous Spoken or done without preparation. 1
- adjective extemporaneous improvised 1
- adjective extemporaneous spoken, performed, etc, without planning or preparation; impromptu; extempore 0
- adjective extemporaneous done in a temporary manner; improvised 0
- adjective extemporaneous made, done, or spoken without any preparation; unpremeditated; offhand 0
- adjective extemporaneous spoken with some preparation but not written out or memorized 0
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Parts of speech for Extemporaneous
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preposition
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exclamation
extemporaneous popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for extemporaneous
adjective extemporaneous
- extemporal — (archaic) Extemporaneous.
- unrehearsed — to practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation.
- impromptu — made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds.
- ad-lib — If you ad-lib something in a play or a speech, you say something which has not been planned or written beforehand.
- spontaneous — coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency; without effort or premeditation; natural and unconstrained; unplanned: a spontaneous burst of applause.
adverb extemporaneous
- at will — If you can do something at will, you can do it when you want and as much as you want.
- ad libitum — (to be performed) at the performer's discretion
Antonyms for extemporaneous
adjective extemporaneous
- deliberate — If you do something that is deliberate, you planned or decided to do it beforehand, and so it happens on purpose rather than by chance.
- planned — arranged, organized, or done in accordance with a plan: a planned attack.
- premeditated — done deliberately; planned in advance: a premeditated murder.
- prepared — properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready: prepared for a hurricane.
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