Spontaneously: meaning, definitions and examples
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spontaneously
[ spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.