Definition

A person who speaks or performs without preparation, often improvising their words or actions.

Example

The extemporizer captivated the audience with his spontaneous speech.

Conversation

Did you see that speech last night?

Yeah, the speaker was such an amazing extemporizer!

I know, right? It felt so natural and spontaneous.

Exactly! I wish I could speak like that on the spot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Extemporizer → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or from) and "temporarius" (from Latin, meaning temporary or for a time). The word refers to someone who speaks or performs without preparation, essentially drawing from their immediate resources or thoughts.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is speaking 'out of' ('ex-') their 'temporary' ('temporarius') thoughts — that's why an extemporizer is someone who performs without prior preparation.

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