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spontaneity

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

noun

plural spontaneities.
  1. the state, quality, or fact of being spontaneous.
  2. spontaneous activity.
  3. spontaneities, spontaneous impulses, movements, or actions.


spontaneity

/ -藞ne瑟-; 藢sp蓲nt蓹藞ni藧瑟t瑟 /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being spontaneous
  2. often plural the exhibiting of actions, impulses, or behaviour that are stimulated by internal processes
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of spontaneity1

First recorded in 1645鈥55; from Late Latin 蝉辫辞苍迟腻苍别(耻蝉) spontaneous + -ity
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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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The system is often accused of causing lengthy delays, removing some of the spontaneity as players and fans fear goals will be ruled out on review.

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It was a spur of the moment decision, yet it marked another effort to restore the spontaneity of her early career.

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As a lifelong East Coaster battling seasonal depression each winter, I craved ways to find joy and spontaneity in the cold, all while building community鈥攅ven when exploring solo.

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What does听spontaneity mean?

Spontaneity is the state or quality of being spontaneous鈥攈appening 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 beforehand

When 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鈥擨 need more spontaneity in my life.

Where does听spontaneity come from?

The first records of the word spontaneity come from the mid-1600s. It comes from the Late Latin word 蝉辫辞苍迟腻苍别耻蝉, which is related to the Latin spont(e), meaning 鈥渨illingly鈥 or 鈥渧oluntarily.鈥 The suffix -ity indicates a state or condition and is used to form nouns.

When you describe someone as spontaneous, it implies that they鈥檙e 鈥渦p for anything鈥濃攖hey鈥檙e willing to try something new at a moment鈥檚 notice (without needing to plan or prepare for it). Spontaneity is the state of having this willingness. Telling someone who鈥檚 going on vacation to 鈥減lan for spontaneity鈥 sounds like an oxymoron (a contradiction in terms), but it really just means that they should reserve some time that is not planned out, when they can choose to do whatever you want.

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What are some other forms related to spontaneity?

What are some synonyms for spontaneity?

  • spontaneousness

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How is听spontaneity used in real life?

Spontaneity is most commonly used in a positive way to refer to a flexibility to do fun and adventurous things.

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Is spontaneity used correctly in the following sentence?

One of the reasons I love spontaneity is because it makes things very structured and predictable.

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