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spontaneous

adjectivegeneral usecommon/ɨʃpõˈtanju/es·pon·tá·neo

Definition

1

Occurring or done in a natural, often sudden way, without planning or external influence.

Usage examples

“His offer was completely spontaneous.”
“A spontaneous burst of laughter.”

Common combinations

spontaneous reactionspontaneous gesturespontaneous combustion