Extemporize

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɛmpəˌraɪz/

Definitions of extemporize

verb to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise

Example Sentences

A1 She had to extemporize a speech when the powerpoint presentation failed.

A2 During the improv comedy show, the actors had to extemporize their lines.

B1 The musician was able to extemporize a beautiful melody on the spot.

B2 The actor was skilled at extemporizing dialogue during live performances.

C1 The professor was able to extemporize a lecture on a topic he was not prepared for.

C2 The politician was known for his ability to extemporize persuasive speeches during debates.

Examples of extemporize in a Sentence

formal The speaker had to extemporize a speech when the teleprompter malfunctioned.

informal I had to extemporize a story to cover up my mistake.

slang He's so good at extemporizing, he could talk his way out of anything.

figurative Sometimes in life, you have to extemporize and go with the flow.

Grammatical Forms of extemporize

• past tense: extemporized
• plural: extemporizes
• comparative: more extemporized
• superlative: most extemporized
• present tense: extemporize
• future tense: will extemporize
• perfect tense: has extemporized
• continuous tense: is extemporizing
• singular: extemporize
• positive degree: extemporize
• infinitive: to extemporize
• gerund: extemporizing
• participle: extemporized

Origin and Evolution of extemporize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'extemporize' originated from the Latin word 'extemporaneus', which means 'on the spur of the moment' or 'without preparation'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to speaking or performing without prior preparation, the word 'extemporize' has evolved to also encompass improvising or creating something on the spot in various contexts such as music, art, and speech.