ex tempore
Definition
- Adverb:
- Without preparation or rehearsal; spoken or done on the spur of the moment: "ex tempore" describes an action, especially speaking or performing, that is done without prior planning or notes.
Usage
- The word "ex tempore" is a formal adverb, often used in academic, legal, or performance contexts. It describes an act of improvisation or immediate response.
- It is synonymous with "impromptu" or "extemporaneously."
- Position in Sentence: It typically modifies a verb and can appear at the beginning or end of a clause.
- The lawyer addressed the judge ex tempore.
- Ex tempore, she delivered a moving tribute.
Examples
- Adverb:
- The professor's lecture was delivered ex tempore, without any notes.
- He is a brilliant debater who can argue complex points ex tempore.
- The pianist played an ex tempore variation on the theme.
Advanced Usage
- In legal contexts: Refers to a judicial ruling or opinion given orally immediately after a hearing, without a written draft.
- The magistrate gave an ex tempore judgment.
- In rhetoric and performance: Highlights skill in spontaneous composition.
- Her ex tempore remarks at the ceremony were more heartfelt than the prepared speech.
Variants and Related Words
- Extemporaneous (adj): Done or spoken without preparation.
- He gave an extemporaneous speech.
- Extemporize (verb): To compose or perform without preparation.
- She had to extemporize when her notes were lost.
Synonyms
- Impromptu: Done without being planned or rehearsed.
- Offhand: Without previous thought or preparation.
- Ad-lib: To speak or perform without preparation.
- Spontaneously: In a spontaneous manner.
Antonyms
- Prepared: Made ready for use.
- Rehearsed: Practiced beforehand.
- Planned: Decided on or arranged in advance.
- Scripted: Following a written text.
Related Phrases
- To speak off the cuff: To speak without preparation (informal equivalent).
- I'll just have to speak off the cuff about the project.
- Winging it: To do something without preparation (very informal).
- He didn't study for the presentation, so he's just winging it.
Adverb
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without preparation
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I don't know the figures off-hand
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