extemporal

American  

[ik-stem-per-uhl] / ɪkˈstɛm pər əl /

adjective

Archaic.

1. extemporaneous; extempore.

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Other Word Forms

• extemporally adverb

Etymology

Origin of extemporal

First recorded in 1560–70, extemporal is from the Latin word extemporālis on the spur of the moment. See extempore, -al ¹

Example Sentences

And this accomplished extemporal actor feelingly laments that those destined to his profession, who require the most careful education, are likely to have received the most neglected one.

From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 by Disraeli, Isaac

Certain curious stage directions cited by Mr. Payne Collier from the old extemporal play of "Tamar Cam," mentioned in Henslowe's "Diary" under the date of October, 1602, afford evidence of an early system of doubling.

From A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character by Cook, Dutton

Assist me, some extemporal god of rime, for I am sure I shall turn sonneter.

From Love's Labour's Lost by Shakespeare, William

In Kyd's Spanish Tragedy the extemporal art is described:—- The Italian tragedians were so sharp of wit, That in one hour of meditation They would perform anything in action.

From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 by Disraeli, Isaac

But however intelligible and excusable its origin, it is certain that by the time Shakespeare was writing, the "extemporal wit" of the theatre had come to be a very grave nuisance.

From A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character by Cook, Dutton