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extempore Definition

ex·tem·pore (ek stem′pə rē, ik-)

adverb, adjective

without preparation; offhand a speech given extempore

Etymology: L, lit., out of the time < ex-, from, out of + tempore, abl. of tempus, time: see temper

extempore Synonyms

extempore

modif.

offhand, impromptu, unexpectedly; see extemporaneous. See syn. study at impromptu.

extempore Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • judgment: The judge gave a short and extempore judgment of which we have only a note, albeit a note which is approved by him.
  • effusion: Yet Wordsworth's revision adds more than biographical detail to his extempore effusion.
  • sermon: Peter's extempore sermon is a model of Biblical exposition and practical application, comparing Scripture with Scripture.
  • playing: There are many accounts of his playing, nearly all of which stress the brilliance and seemingly inexhaustible inventiveness of his extempore playing.