Definitions for spontaneity
ˌspɒn təˈni ɪ ti, -ˈneɪ-spon·tane·ity

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. spontaneity, spontaneousnessnoun

   the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint

   "the spontaneity of his laughter"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. spontaneitynoun

   The quality of being spontaneous.

2. spontaneitynoun

   Spontaneous behaviour.

3. Etymology: Compare to French.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Spontaneitynoun

   Voluntariness; willingness; accord uncompelled.

   Etymology: spontaneitas, school Lat. spontaneite, Fr. from spontaneous.

   Necessity and spontaneity may sometimes meet together, so may spontaneity and liberty; but real necessity and true liberty can never. John Bramhall, against Hobbs.

   Strict necessity they simple call;
   It so binds the will, that things foreknown
   By spontaneity not choice are done. Dryden.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Spontaneitynoun

   the quality or state of being spontaneous, or acting from native feeling, proneness, or temperament, without constraint or external force

2. Spontaneitynoun

   the tendency to undergo change, characteristic of both animal and vegetable organisms, and not restrained or cheked by the environment

3. Spontaneitynoun

   the tendency to activity of muscular tissue, including the voluntary muscles, when in a state of healthful vigor and refreshment

4. Etymology: [Cf. F. spontanit.]

Matched Categories

1. • Naturalness

How to pronounce spontaneity?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of spontaneity in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of spontaneity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of spontaneity in a Sentence

1. Sean Bean:

   It would spoil the spontaneity.

2. Duncan Dickson:

   To me, one of the joys in visiting a theme park is the spontaneity of the visit, if all of the attractions are booked up with virtual queuing it takes the spontaneous aspect away.

3. Carolyn Harris:

   Her entire life will be scheduled well in advance, that reduces the scope for spontaneity.

4. Henri-Frederic Amiel:

   Analysis kills spontaneity.

5. Paul Petersik:

   I will get a snowmobile to travel beyond this settlement, i love spontaneity with the outdoors and Longyearbyen is a dream travel launchpad.

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