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extemporaneous vs extempore

extempore vs extemporaneous

extemporaneous and extempore both are adjectives.

extemporaneous is not an adverb while extempore is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extemporaneous No Yes No No
extempore No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, extemporaneous and extempore are synonyms defined as:
  • extemporaneous and extempore: with little or no preparation or forethought
Other synonyms of extemporaneous include ad-lib, extemporary, impromptu, off-the-cuff, offhand, offhanded, unrehearsed.
extemporaneous (adjective) extempore (adjective)
with little or no preparation or forethought with little or no preparation or forethought
extemporaneous (adverb) extempore (adverb)
without prior preparation
Difference between extemporaneous and extempore

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