spontaneity

Meanings

Plural: spontaneities

Noun

• the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint
  • "the spontaneity of his laughter"
• The quality of being spontaneous.
• Spontaneous behaviour.
• The tendency to undergo change, characteristic of both animal and vegetable organisms, and not restrained or checked by the environment.
• The tendency to activity of muscular tissue, including the voluntary muscles, when in a state of healthful vigour and refreshment.

Synonyms

abruptness, spontaneousness, suddenness

Antonyms

discipline

Related Words

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