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Meaning of extemporaneous

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

extemporaneous

Pronunciation:/əksˌtɛmpɚˈeɪni.əs//ɛksˌtɛm.pɜː(ɹ)ˈeɪn.i.əs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Without preparation or advanced thought; offhand.

    Example: "The lovely words of a prepared speech however cannot erase extemporaneous words and deeds — thousands of them — that have run contrary to those aspirations.”