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extemporizing


Meanings
  • verb

    Speaking or acting without previous preparation or planning.

  • Improvisation or making something up on the spot.


Synonyms

improvise , think on one's feet , devise , improvise
Rhymes
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tempering , germaining , terming
Variants
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extemporize , extemporized , extemporizer , extemporizers , extemporizes , extemporizing
Forms
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extemporizes, extemporized, extemporizing


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'extemporaneus' meaning 'not prepared beforehand'.


Trivia
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  1. Extemporizing was a common skill in ancient Greece, where orators would deliver their speeches without written notes.

  2. Many famous comedians, such as improv legend Carol Burnett and Saturday Night Live alum Tina Fey, have mastered the art of extemporizing.

  3. Extemporizing is a valuable skill in many professions, including sales, customer service, and politics.


Related Concepts
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  1. Improvisation: A creative art form where artists create and perform in the moment without a predetermined script or plan.

  2. Ad-libbing: A type of improvisation where performers add their own lines or ideas to a script on the spot.


Culture
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Extemporizing has been used extensively in various forms of performance arts such as comedy, music, and public speaking. It requires quick thinking, creativity, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

How to Memorize "extemporizing"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself in a situation where you need to extemporize, such as a public speaking engagement or a job interview. Picture yourself staying calm and coming up with creative and effective responses on the spot.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'extemporizing' with words that have similar meanings, such as 'improvisation', 'ad-libbing', and 'off-the-cuff'. This can help reinforce your understanding of the concept.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'extemporizing'. For example, you could use the acronym 'EX' to stand for 'Extemporaneous' and 'X' to stand for 'eXperience', reminding you that extemporizing involves having a good experience by speaking or acting without preparation.


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