noun
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spontaneity
SPON-tuh-nay-uh-tee
Spontaneity (noun) means the quality of doing things on impulse, without planning ahead. Example: “Their road trip was full of spontaneity — no itinerary, no bookings.”
noun
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The quality of doing things on impulse, without planning ahead.
"Their road trip was full of spontaneity — no itinerary, no bookings."
"The comedian's act relies on spontaneity rather than a rehearsed script."
How to use spontaneity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishActing or happening naturally and unplanned, on the spur of the moment.
Common pairings
a sense of spontaneity
lose spontaneity
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Etymology
From Latin spontaneus, "voluntary," built on the idea of acting from one's own free will.
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What does “spontaneity” mean?
The word “spontaneity” means the quality of doing things on impulse, without planning ahead. In plain terms, acting or happening naturally and unplanned, on the spur of the moment.
How do you pronounce “spontaneity”?
“Spontaneity” is pronounced SPON-tuh-nay-uh-tee (/ˈspɒn.tə.neɪ.ə.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “spontaneity” in a sentence?
Here is “spontaneity” used in a sentence: “Their road trip was full of spontaneity — no itinerary, no bookings.”
What is another word for “spontaneity”?
Words with a similar meaning to “spontaneity” include spontaneousness.
What is the opposite of “spontaneity”?
The opposite of “spontaneity” — its antonyms — is discipline.
What part of speech is “spontaneity”?
“Spontaneity” is a noun.
Where does the word “spontaneity” come from?
The word “spontaneity” comes from Latin. From Latin spontaneus, "voluntary," built on the idea of acting from one's own free will.
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