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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. spontaneity

   Spontaneity refers to the quality or state of being spontaneous - acting on impulse or without premeditation or external stimulus. It is the act of being natural, unconstrained, or unplanned, and is often associated with displaying a free spirit, flexibility, creativity, and unpredictability.

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

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How to pronounce spontaneity?

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How to say spontaneity in sign language?

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. Margaret Mead:

   The institution of marriage in all societies is a pattern within which the strains put by civilization on males and females alike must be resolved, a pattern within which men must learn, in return for a variety of elaborate rewards, new forms in which sexual spontaneity is still possible, and women must learn to discipline their receptivity to a thousand other considerations.

2. Caroline Chen:

   I'm concerned that when there are rules and restrictions put down on how one can dance, that free flow of creativity and spontaneity can be squashed, i see it as more of a practical issue of the sound of the music and people not having enough space.

3. Sean Bean:

   It would spoil the spontaneity.

4. Helen Merrell Lynd:

   Our whole life is an attempt to discover when our spontaneity is whimsical, sentimental irresponsiblity and when it is a valid expression of our deepest desires and values.

5. Carolyn Harris:

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

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=spontaneity
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Spontaneity
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=spontaneity
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spontaneity
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=spontaneity