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spontaneously

 

[ spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

without planning or preparation

Happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or preparation.

Synonyms

impulsively, naturally, unplanned

Examples of usage

  • She started dancing spontaneously when she heard her favorite song.
  • The decision to go on a road trip was made spontaneously.
Context #2 | Adverb

biology

In a manner that is not predictable or controlled.

Synonyms

spur of the moment, without warning

Examples of usage

  • The cells began to divide spontaneously.

Translations

Translations of the word "spontaneously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espontaneamente

🇮🇳 स्वतः

🇩🇪 spontan

🇮🇩 secara spontan

🇺🇦 спонтанно

🇵🇱 spontanicznie

🇯🇵 自発的に

🇫🇷 spontanément

🇪🇸 espontáneamente

🇹🇷 spontane olarak

🇰🇷 자발적으로

🇸🇦 عفويًا

🇨🇿 spontánně

🇸🇰 spontánne

🇨🇳 自发地

🇸🇮 spontano

🇮🇸 sjálfkrafa

🇰🇿 өздігінен

🇬🇪 სპონტანურად

🇦🇿 spontan olaraq

🇲🇽 espontáneamente

Etymology

The word 'spontaneously' originates from the Latin word 'spontaneus', meaning 'of one's free will'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The adverb form 'spontaneously' has been used to describe actions or events that occur without external influence or planning.

See also: spontaneity.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,938 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.