Extemporanea

//ɛksˌtɛm.pɜːˈɹeɪn.i.ə// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    That which is extemporaneous; something effortless but transient or superficial. rare, uncountable

    "Oh, life is a glorious cycle of song, / A medley of extemporanea;"

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"Oh, life is a glorious cycle of song, / A medley of extemporanea;"

Etymology

From Latin extemporānea, neuter plural of extemporāneus (“extemporaneous”).

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