Where does “extemporaneous” come from?
Extemporaneous derives from Latin extemporaneus, formed from the prefix ex- meaning "out of" and a root related to Proto-Indo-European temp- meaning "to stretch or extend."
extemporaneous (English): Without preparation or advanced thought; offhand
Definitions
- Without preparation or advanced thought; offhand
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