— extemporization , n. — extemporizer , n.
/ik stem"peuh ruyz'/ , v. , extemporized, extemporizing .
v.i.
1. to speak extemporaneously: He can extemporize on any of a number of subjects.
2. to sing, or play on an instrument, composing the music as one proceeds; improvise.
3. to do or manage something in a makeshift way.
v.t.
4. to make or devise extempore.
5. Music. to compose offhand; improvise.
Also, esp. Brit., extemporise .
[ 1635-45; EXTEMPORE + -IZE ]