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EXTEMPORE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does extempore mean? 

EXTEMPORE (adjective)
  The adjective EXTEMPORE has 1 sense:

1. with little or no preparation or forethoughtplay

  Familiarity information: EXTEMPORE used as an adjective is very rare.


EXTEMPORE (adverb)
  The adverb EXTEMPORE has 1 sense:

1. without prior preparationplay

  Familiarity information: EXTEMPORE used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


EXTEMPORE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

With little or no preparation or forethought

Synonyms:

ad-lib; extemporaneous; extemporary; extempore; impromptu; off-the-cuff; offhand; offhanded; unrehearsed

Context example:

a few unrehearsed comments

Similar:

unprepared (without preparation; not prepared for)


EXTEMPORE (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Without prior preparation

Synonyms:

extemporaneously; extemporarily; extempore

Context example:

he spoke extemporaneously


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