Spontaneous
Produced by a sudden inner impulse or without premeditation; happening naturally and unplanned; arising from within rather than being forced from without.
adjectiveSpontaneous
Produced by a sudden inner impulse or without premeditation; happening naturally and unplanned; arising from within rather than being forced from without.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a student in a quiet classroom who suddenly bursts into song after a catchy line pops into their headβno planning, just spontaneous expression.
Sounds Like
SPON-tay-nee-Ιs
Looks Like
Looks like spontaneity and the word spontaneous; shares the same root 'spont-'.
Remember This
The root 'spont-' comes from Latin spontΔneus meaning 'of one's own accord.'
Other Forms
Connect With
unplanned, impulsive, impromptu, natural, instinctive, spontaneity
Note
Spontaneous does not mean careless or reckless; it describes actions or events that occur naturally without external prompting. It contrasts with planned or deliberate behavior.