spontaneity
gb/spˌɑntənˈiəti/ us/spˌɑntənˈiəti/
C1
English
spontaneitás, hirtelen ötlet, spontán gesztus
NOUN
C1
1
spontaneitás
B2
Usage pattern:
[the] spontaneity of [someone/something]
Her spontaneity makes meetings feel lively and human.
Spontaneitása elevenné és emberközelivé teszi a megbeszéléseket.
The trip was fun because we left space for spontaneity instead of following a strict schedule.
Az utazás azért volt szórakoztató, mert hagytunk teret a spontaneitásnak ahelyett, hogy merev időbeosztást követtünk volna.
Too much rehearsal can drain the spontaneity from a performance.
Learner examples
I like his spontaneity.
Szeretem benne a spontaneitást.
We need more spontaneity in our plans.
Több spontaneitásra van szükség a terveinkben.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *spontaneous* (adjective) where *spontaneity* (noun) is needed: “with spontaneity,” not “with spontaneous.”
Meaning
acting naturally without planning
Collocations
a sense of spontaneity
|an element of spontaneity
|the charm of spontaneity
|add spontaneity
|encourage spontaneity
|value spontaneity
|lose spontaneity
|capture spontaneity
|freedom and spontaneity
|freshness and spontaneity
Synonyms
impulsiveness (Often suggests acting without thinking and can sound negative.)
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naturalness (Focuses on being relaxed and not forced, not necessarily unplanned.)
Antonyms
planning (Emphasizes deciding and preparing in advance.)
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deliberation (Stresses careful thought before acting.)
Themes
daily_life
|personality
|social_life
Definition
Spontaneity is when you do something naturally, without planning it.
The quality of doing or saying things in a natural way without planning or preparation.
NOUN
C1
2
spontaneitás
B2
Usage pattern:
spontaneity in [conversation/performance/writing]
The director wanted the dialogue to have spontaneity, so the actors improvised some lines.
A rendező azt akarta, hogy a párbeszéd spontánnak hasson, ezért a színészek néhány sort improvizáltak.
Good interviews balance preparation with spontaneity.
A jó interjúkban egyensúly van a felkészülés és a spontaneitás között.
Jazz often depends on spontaneity as much as technique.
Learner examples
The show had spontaneity.
Az előadásban volt spontaneitás.
Spontaneity can make a speech sound real.
A spontaneitás hitelesebbé tehet egy beszédet.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with “spontaneous” as a compliment for personality; here it often refers to improvisation in an activity.
Meaning
unplanned creativity in performance
Collocations
spontaneity in conversation
|spontaneity in writing
|spontaneity on stage
|a feeling of spontaneity
|retain spontaneity
|capture spontaneity
|the illusion of spontaneity
|spontaneity and improvisation
|careful planning and spontaneity
|perform with spontaneity
Synonyms
improvisation (More specific to making something up as you go, especially in performance.)
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off-the-cuff quality (Highlights sounding unscripted and casual.)
Antonyms
scriptedness (Suggests being planned and written in advance.)
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rehearsal (Focuses on repeated preparation, often reducing in-the-moment creation.)
Themes
arts
|communication
|music
Definition
Spontaneity is creating or speaking in the moment, without a script.
The quality of being improvised or created in the moment, especially in art, speech, or performance.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
[a/an] spontaneity
On a sudden spontaneity, they turned off the highway and followed the coast road.
Egy hirtelen ötlettől vezérelve letértek az autópályáról, és a parti utat követték.
Buying flowers was a small spontaneity that made her day.
A virágvásárlás egy apró spontán gesztus volt, amely feldobta a napját.
He misses the little spontaneities that used to happen when they had more free time.
Learner examples
We added a little spontaneity to the day.
Csempésztünk egy kis spontaneitást a napba.
Common mistake:
This countable use is less common; learners may overuse it instead of “a spontaneous act” or “a spontaneous decision.”
Meaning
a spontaneous act or gesture
Collocations
a little spontaneity
|a moment of spontaneity
|an act of spontaneity
|a burst of spontaneity
|a rare spontaneity
Synonyms
impulse (Often emphasizes a sudden desire to act.)
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whim (Suggests a light, playful, and sometimes changeable impulse.)
Antonyms
plan (A decided course of action made in advance.)
Themes
daily_life
|social_life
Definition
A spontaneity is a small unplanned action.
A spontaneous act, gesture, or decision, especially a small unplanned one.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
spontaneitás
C1
Usage pattern:
the spontaneity of [a reaction/process]
The spontaneity of the reaction depends on temperature and pressure.
A reakció spontaneitása a hőmérséklettől és a nyomástól függ.
A negative Gibbs free energy indicates spontaneity under those conditions.
A negatív Gibbs-szabadenergia ilyen feltételek mellett spontaneitást jelez.
The experiment tested whether the process showed spontaneity at room temperature.
Common mistake:
In chemistry, “spontaneous” does not mean “fast”; it means thermodynamically favorable under the conditions.
Meaning
tendency to happen without outside help
Collocations
reaction spontaneity
|thermodynamic spontaneity
|the spontaneity of a reaction
|predict spontaneity
|conditions for spontaneity
|spontaneity and entropy
|Gibbs free energy and spontaneity
Synonyms
thermodynamic favorability (More explicit and technical; often used in textbooks.)
Antonyms
nonspontaneity (Technical opposite meaning it is not thermodynamically favorable under the conditions.)
Themes
science
|chemistry
|physics
Definition
In science, spontaneity means a change can happen by itself in certain conditions.
In science, the tendency of a process or reaction to occur on its own under given conditions, without needing continuous external input.
Grammar
Dictionary form
spontaneity
IPA
GB/spˌɑntənˈiəti/
US/spˌɑntənˈiəti/
Syllables & stress
spon - taneity (2 syllables)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: spontaneity
- Plural: spontaneity
Expressions
a burst of spontaneity
1/ə bˈɚst əv spˌɑntənˈiəti/
fixed phrase
sudden unplanned action
A burst of spontaneity is a sudden unplanned action.
Examples
- In a burst of spontaneity, they bought last-minute tickets to the concert.
- His burst of spontaneity surprised everyone who knows how careful he is.
- She texted him in a burst of spontaneity and suggested coffee right then.
Learner examples
- In a burst of spontaneity, we went out for ice cream.
a touch of spontaneity
1/ə tˈʌt͡ʃ əv spˌɑntənˈiəti/
fixed phrase
a small amount of spontaneity
A touch of spontaneity is a little spontaneity.
Examples
- Let’s add a touch of spontaneity and choose a restaurant when we get there.
- The event was well organized, with a touch of spontaneity that kept it fun.
- Her speech was polished but still had a touch of spontaneity.
Learner examples
- We want a touch of spontaneity in our plans.
an element of spontaneity
1/ən ˈɛləmənt əv spˌɑntənˈiəti/
fixed phrase
some unplanned quality
A small part of something that is unplanned.
Examples
- Even with a script, the actors kept an element of spontaneity in their delivery.
- The game has an element of spontaneity that makes it exciting.
- She likes structure, but she also wants an element of spontaneity.
Learner examples
- The party had an element of spontaneity.
lack of spontaneity
1/lˈæk əv spˌɑntənˈiəti/
fixed phrase
being too planned or stiff
If there is a lack of spontaneity, people plan everything and do not act naturally.
Examples
- Their dates suffered from a lack of spontaneity.
- The training program is effective, but there’s a lack of spontaneity in how it’s delivered.
- He worried that his careful planning would create a lack of spontaneity on the trip.
Learner examples
- There is a lack of spontaneity in our weekends.
leave room for spontaneity
1/lˈiv ɹˈum fɚ spˌɑntənˈiəti/
fixed phrase
avoid overplanning
Do not plan everything; let some things happen naturally.
Examples
- We booked the first two nights and left room for spontaneity after that.
- Try to leave room for spontaneity in your schedule.
- The best managers plan ahead but still leave room for spontaneity.
Learner examples
- We left room for spontaneity on our trip.