Definition

Done or spoken without preparation or planning, often in a spontaneous manner.

Example

She gave an extempore speech that impressed everyone in the audience.

Conversation

I really admire how you can speak extempore during presentations.

Thanks! I just try to stay relaxed and go with the flow.

That makes sense; I always feel nervous when I have to speak without notes.

Practice helps a lot, but being extempore can actually be fun!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

In a way that is done without preparation or planning, often spontaneously or on the spot.

Example

She gave an extempore speech that impressed everyone in the audience.

Conversation

Did you see how he spoke extempore at the debate yesterday?

Yeah, it was impressive how he handled the questions without any notes.

I wish I could speak extempore like that.

Root Explanation

Extempore → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of) and "tempus" (meaning time). The word describes something done out of time or without preparation, often spontaneously.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'out of' ('ex-') 'time' ('tempus') — that's why extempore means doing something without prior preparation.

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