Extemporaneous

/ɛkˌstɛmpərˈeɪniəs/ adjective

Definition

Done or said without any advance preparation, planning, or practice; made up on the spot.

Etymology

From Late Latin 'extemporaneus,' formed from 'ex tempore' (out of the time/moment). First used in English during the 17th century to describe unprepared speeches or actions.

Kelly Says

Extemporaneous speaking is actually a competitive sport—students prepare for months to perform speeches that appear completely unrehearsed, which is the ultimate irony!

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