spontaneity
pronunciation
How to pronounce spontaneity in British English:
UK [ˌspɒntəˈneɪəti]
How to pronounce spontaneity in American English:
US [ˌspɑntəˈneɪəti]
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- Noun:
- the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint
Word Origin
- spontaneity (n.)
- 1650s, from French spontanéité or a native formation from spontaneous + -ity.
Example
- 1. When did he lose this slight hint of spontaneity ?
- 2. Be open to spontaneity and depending on your instincts .
- 3. Many people view structure as restrictive , something that inhibits spontaneity .
- 4. We miss many occasions for serving because we lack sensitivity and spontaneity .
- 5. Yet in the far west they find americans killing spontaneity with excessive political correctness .