English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek αὐτοσχεδιάζω (autoskhediázō, to act or speak extemporaneously), from αὐτοσχέδιος (autoskhédios, personally near, offhand).

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɔː.təʊ.skɛ.diˈæs.tɪk/, /ˌɔː.tə.skɛ.diˈæs.tɪk/
  • Rhymes: -æstɪk

Adjective

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autoschediastic (not comparable)

  1. (dated) impromptu, improvised, ex tempore or offhand
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