Definition

The quality or state of acting on impulse or without premeditation; the ability to do things naturally and without planning.

Example

Her spontaneousness made every outing an exciting adventure.

Conversation

I really admire your spontaneousness when it comes to planning activities.

Thanks! I just like to go with the flow and see where the day takes me.

That’s such a refreshing attitude to have in life.

Totally! It makes things more exciting and less stressful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spontaneousness → It is formed from "spontaneus" (from Latin *spontaneus*, meaning of one's own accord) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "spontaneousness" refers to the quality of being done or occurring naturally, without premeditation.

Memory Tip

Think of actions that happen 'of one's own accord' — that's what spontaneousness means, reflecting the natural quality of being spontaneous.

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