Extemporaneity

/ɛkˌstɛmpərəˈneɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality of being extemporaneous; the state of being done without preparation or planning.

Etymology

Derived from 'extemporaneous' with the suffix '-ity,' which transforms adjectives into abstract nouns. The root still traces back to Latin 'ex' and 'tempus.'

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Extemporaneity is prized in many cultures—from the improvisational storytelling traditions of Africa to the spontaneous poetry battles of modern slam competitions.

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