Definition

The quality of acting on impulse or without premeditation, often leading to natural and unplanned actions.

Example

Her spontaneity made every outing an exciting adventure.

Conversation

I really admire your sense of spontaneity when planning trips.

Thanks! I just love going with the flow sometimes.

Yeah, it's refreshing to see someone embrace spontaneity like that.

I believe it makes life more exciting and memorable!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spontaneity → It is formed from "spontaneus" (from Latin, meaning occurring naturally) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "spontaneity" refers to the quality of being natural or occurring without premeditation.

Memory Tip

Think of something that happens 'naturally' ('spontaneus') — that's why spontaneity means the quality of being natural or unplanned.

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