Extemporisation

/ɛkˌstɛmpəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The act or process of doing, creating, or speaking something without advance preparation (British spelling).

Etymology

British spelling variant of 'extemporization,' formed from 'extemporise' (British) plus '-ation.' The '-isation' ending is standard in British English.

Kelly Says

In theater, extemporisation is used as a training technique—students improvise scenes to build confidence and creative problem-solving skills.

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