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单词 extempore
释义

extempore

adverb or adjective

ex·​tem·​po·​re ik-ˈstem-pə-(ˌ)rē How to pronounce extempore (audio)
: in an extemporaneous manner
speaking extempore

Synonyms

  • ad hoc
  • ad-lib
  • down and dirty
  • extemporaneous
  • extemporary
  • impromptu
  • improvisational
  • improvised
  • off-the-cuff
  • offhand
  • offhanded
  • snap
  • spur-of-the-moment
  • unconsidered
  • unplanned
  • unpremeditated
  • unprepared
  • unrehearsed
  • unstudied
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Word History

Etymology

Latin ex tempore, from ex + tempore, ablative of tempus time

First Known Use

circa 1553, in the meaning defined above

extempore

adjective

as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation after the election both candidates admitted that they had made a number of extempore remarks that they later regretted

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • impromptu
  • improvised
  • improvisational
  • extemporaneous
  • extemporary
  • unrehearsed
  • offhand
  • unstudied
  • unprepared
  • unpremeditated
  • offhanded
  • off-the-cuff
  • ad hoc
  • spontaneous
  • unconsidered
  • ad-lib
  • unplanned
  • informal
  • unauthorized
  • spur-of-the-moment
  • snap
  • automatic
  • unscripted
  • down and dirty
  • instinctive
  • impulsive
  • cursive
  • involuntary
  • casual
  • half-baked
  • half-cocked
  • ill-advised

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • prepared
  • rehearsed
  • premeditated
  • planned
  • deliberate
  • considered
  • premeditative
  • intended
  • intentional
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