Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Without previous study or preparation.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb Extemporaneously.
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- adverb In an
extemporary manner.
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- adverb without prior preparation
Etymologies
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Examples
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The collective of this hospital, involved in human health, and the collective of the contingent, involved just as extemporarily in construction projects.
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After the assassination with impunity of a Cuban fisherman and destruction of two boats by a pirate launch near Florida we warned the U.S. Government that if such incidents were repeated and its perpetrators were not extemporarily punished the agreement would cease to be in effect. [applause] There was no reply.
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He preached extemporarily, with the aid of notes; and it cannot be said that his discourse was remarkable for interest, at any rate in its beginning.
The Wizard Henry Rider Haggard 1890
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In the afternoon, Mr. Brooks took Luther's “The just shall live by faith,” and preached extemporarily.
Brave Men and Women Fuller, O E 1884
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In the afternoon, Mr. Brooks took Luther's "The just shall live by faith," and preached extemporarily.
Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs 1867
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Since then I have always spoken extemporarily; this time, however, as it was my first appearance as an orator, I had written out my speech, and carefully learned it by heart.
My Life — Volume 1 Richard Wagner 1848
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It was a breath of fresh air to hear Sen. Grassley speak extemporarily and tell us how he really feels about the AIG executives.
American Chronicle 2009
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Rational Review 2009
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Rational Review 2009
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It was a breath of fresh air to hear Sen. Grassley speak extemporarily and tell us how he really feels about the AIG executives.
American Chronicle 2009
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