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extemporaneous

/ɛksˌtɛmpəˈrænɪəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does extemporaneous mean?

adjective

Spoken or done without preparation; given or done on the spur of the moment. Impromptu or unprepared.

Example

"The comedian's extemporaneous jokes had the audience in stitches."

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