spontaneity
noun
spon·ta·ne·i·ty
ˌspän-tə-ˈnē-ə-tē 
-ˈnā-
-ˈnā-
1
: the quality or state of being spontaneous
2
: voluntary or undetermined action or movement
also
: its source
Examples of spontaneity in a Sentence
the spontaneity of their behavior
the couple sacrificed some of the spontaneity in their lives when they both got nine-to-five jobs
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Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Some may prefer the spontaneity of a purely organic game.
—Brian Roberts, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Plan an itinerary in advance but be sure to leave room for spontaneity.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
Autonomy, for example, is a universal need represented by choice, dignity, freedom, independence, self-expression, space and spontaneity.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spontaneity
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“Spontaneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spontaneity. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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