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spontaneity

[spon-tuh-nee-i-tee, -ney-]

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noun

plural

spontaneities

the state, quality, or fact of being spontaneous.
spontaneous activity.
spontaneities, spontaneous impulses, movements, or actions.

spontaneity

/ -ˈneɪ-, ˌspɒntəˈniːɪtɪ /

noun

the state or quality of being spontaneous
(often plural) the exhibiting of actions, impulses, or behaviour that are stimulated by internal processes

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Word History and Origins

Origin of spontaneity¹

First recorded in 1645–55; from Late Latin ��ǲԳ��Ա�(�ܲ�) spontaneous + -ity

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Example Sentences

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You’ve got that beauty and that spontaneity and that reality of the theater, and then you have the naturalism and the truth that we have with film and television.

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Indeed, his solo show “Cloud Painting” captures the deep beauty in fleeting moments of friction and spontaneity at Dries Van Noten’s the Little House gallery.

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I would think that the magic of spontaneity and extemporaneous invention is something that the current bathing businesses hope for.

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Critics argue that it turns players into robots, removes spontaneity and asks defenders to behave like midfielders.

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"Jorge knew how to be serious when needed, but he never lost his spontaneity or his sense of humour. He was a warm, approachable uncle, and I loved him deeply."

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When To Use

�� does spontaneity mean?

Spontaneity is the state or quality of being spontaneous—happening naturally and without being planned.When you describe an action or event as spontaneous, it means it happened naturally, without having been planned, as in The meeting turned into a spontaneous dance party. Spontaneity can also refer to this kind of spontaneous activity.When something that someone does is described as spontaneous, it means it was done out of a natural impulse, without having been thought about beforehandWhen spontaneous is used to describe a person, it means they have a tendency to or are known for doing things impulsively and without planning. This is usually used in a positive way to portray them as a fun person who is adventurous and willing to do things on the spur of the moment. Telling someone to be more spontaneous or introduce more spontaneity into their life means you want them to be more flexible and willing to do more things on a whim instead of needing for things to be completely structured or scheduled.Example: I feel stuck in a routine—I need more spontaneity in my life.

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