Ex*tem"po*re (?), adv. [L. ex out + tempus, temporis, time. See Temporal.]
Without previous study or meditation; without preparation; on the spur of the moment; suddenly; extemporaneously; as, to write or speak extempore.
Shak. --
a.
Done or performed extempore.
"
Extempore dissertation."
Addison. "
Extempore poetry."
Dryden. --
n.
Speaking or writing done extempore.
[Obs.]
Bp. Fell.
© Webster 1913.