spontaneous

//spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs//
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Adjective

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1

Happening or arising without apparent external cause; self-generated.

The audience broke into spontaneous applause.

2

Done or said in a natural and often sudden way, without a lot of thought or planning.

Her spontaneous laughter made everyone smile.

3

Growing naturally without cultivation or human intervention.

Spontaneous vegetation covered the abandoned field.