Definitions
- Describing a speech or performance that is delivered without preparation or notes. - Referring to an improvised or spontaneous act, such as singing or acting. - Talking about a situation where one has to speak or perform without prior knowledge or preparation.
- Describing a speech or performance that is delivered without preparation or notes. - Referring to an improvised or spontaneous act, such as singing or acting. - Talking about a situation where one has to speak or perform without prior knowledge or preparation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a speech or performance that is delivered without preparation or notes.
- 2Both words can refer to an improvised or spontaneous act, such as singing or acting.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation where one has to speak or perform without prior knowledge or preparation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Extempore is more commonly used in formal settings, such as speeches or debates, while impromptu is more commonly used in informal settings, such as parties or gatherings.
- 2Connotation: Extempore has a more positive connotation, implying skill and expertise in delivering a speech or performance without preparation, while impromptu can have a neutral or negative connotation, implying a lack of preparation or planning.
- 3Frequency: Impromptu is more commonly used than extempore in everyday language.
Remember this!
Extempore and impromptu are synonyms that describe a speech or performance that is delivered without preparation or notes. While they share many similarities, there are differences in their usage, connotation, and frequency. Extempore is more formal and has a more positive connotation, while impromptu is more informal and can have a neutral or negative connotation.
