extemporal

[ ik-stem-per-uhl ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. extemporaneous; extempore.

Other Words From

• ex·tempo·ral·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of extemporal¹

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

Example Sentences

Keats had in no small degree the ‘fine extemporal vein’ with ‘invention quicker than his eye.’

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Sir Nathaniel, will you hear an extemporal epitaph on the death of the deer?

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Men of great genius had a passion for performing in these extemporal comedies.

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But there were probably some secret aids in this singular art of Extemporal Comedy which the pride of the artist has concealed.

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Stowe records of one of our actors that "he had a quick, delicate, refined, extemporal wit."

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