spontaneity

noun

spon·​ta·​ne·​i·​ty ˌspän-tə-ˈnē-ə-tē How to pronounce spontaneity (audio) -ˈnā- How to pronounce spontaneity (audio)
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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The trick to this date lies in spontaneity and curiosity. Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 One of the most creative offensive minds in football, who also happens to have a mobile quarterback who can strike with either spontaneity or efficiency, can’t seem to find the end zone from the red zone. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024 As if things couldn’t get more exciting, Venus slips into Sagittarius that same day, so buckle up for a wild ride — love will be full of spontaneity and new experiences. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 Your celestial ruler, Venus, will also slip into Sagittarius on Oct. 17, adding a sense of optimism and spontaneity to your conversations and romantic encounters. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spontaneity 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin spontāneitāt-, spontāneitās, from Late Latin spontāneus "voluntary, unconstrained, spontaneous" + Latin -itāt-, -itās -ity

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of spontaneity was in 1651

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“Spontaneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spontaneity. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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spontaneity

noun
spon·​ta·​ne·​ity
ˌspänt-ən-ˈē-ət-ē,
ˌspänt-ᵊn-,
-ˈā-ət-
: the quality or state of being spontaneous

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