extemporary

[ ik-stem-puh-rer-ee ]

adjective

1. extemporaneous; extempore.
2. Obsolete. sudden; unexpected.

Other Words From

• ex·tem·po·rar·i·ly [ik-stem-p, uh, -, rair, -, uh, -lee, -, rer, -], adverb
• ex·tempo·rari·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of extemporary¹

First recorded in 1600–10; extempore + -ary

Example Sentences

What seemed to be an effort to celebrate his achievements in extemporary verse brought on another fit.

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To command men thus equipped there were extemporary generals, whose epaulets were obtained from the wardrobe of the Opera Comique.

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This is the usual series of evolutions through which an extemporary preacher passes.

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The defenders of extemporary preaching must postulate three essentials in any man undertaking the office.

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Those who champion the method of extemporary preaching lay great stress on two points.

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