spontaneously

//spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li//
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Adverb

spontaneouslyCanonical form
1

In a way that happens naturally and without being planned or forced.

The audience spontaneously started clapping after the performance.

2

In a way that is done or said without prior thought or preparation; impulsively.

She spontaneously decided to take a trip to the beach.

3

(Of a process or event) occurring without external cause or intervention.

The fire spontaneously ignited due to the extreme heat.