Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for EX-TEM'PO-RE
EX-TEM'PO-RA-RYEX-TEM'PO-RI-NESS
EX-TEM'PO-RE, adv. [extem'pory; L. abl.]
- Without previous study or meditation; without preparation; suddenly; as, to write or speak extempore.
- It is used as an adjective, improperly, at least without necessity; as, an extempore dissertation. Addison.
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