Meanings
adjectiveextemporary (comparative more extemporary, superlative most extemporary)
comparative more extemporary · superlative most extemporary
- Extemporaneous.
Earle of Dorset, who had a great mastership in extemporary Oratory, had the boldness to cope with the Abp., and replied to him concerning his justifying of yᵉ picture, […]
1687, John Aubrey, Remaines of Gentilisme and Judaisme, page 105
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectivewith little or no preparation or forethought
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