extemporary

adjective

ex·​tem·​po·​rary ik-ˈstem-pə-ˌrer-ē How to pronounce extemporary (audio)
Synonyms of extemporarynext
: extemporaneous
extemporarily
ik-ˌstem-pə-ˈrer-ə-lē How to pronounce extemporary (audio)
adverb

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Examples of extemporary in a Sentence

caught red-handed, the would-be embezzler proceeded to give some extemporary and not very convincing explanations for her actions

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin extemporārius, from Latin ex tempore "on the spur of the moment, extempore" + -ārius -ary entry 2

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of extemporary was in 1596

Dictionary Entries Near extemporary

extemporaneous

extemporary

extempore

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“Extemporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extemporary. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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