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spontaneous in Malay

spontan

UK/spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs//spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/

spontaneous in Malay: spontan. In English, spontaneous means self-directed; happening or acting without external cause or instigation; proceeding from natural feeling, temperament, or momentary impulse.

Malay words for spontaneous

self generated; happening without any apparent external cause
spontan

English meaning of spontaneous

  1. adjective Self-directed; happening or acting without external cause or instigation; proceeding from natural feeling, temperament, or momentary impulse.
  2. adjective Done by one's own free choice, or without planning.
  3. adjective Controlled and directed internally; self-active; spontaneous movement characteristic of living things.
  4. adjective Produced without being planted or without human cultivation or labor.

Full definition of spontaneous

spontaneous in a sentence

  • He made a spontaneous offer of help.
  • He made spontaneous remarks in the court, after being asked an unexpected question.

Synonyms of spontaneous

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Questions about spontaneous in Malay

What is the meaning of spontaneous in Malay?
Spontaneous in Malay is spontan.
Apakah maksud spontaneous dalam bahasa Melayu?
Spontaneous: spontan.
What does spontaneous mean in English?
Spontaneous means self-directed; happening or acting without external cause or instigation; proceeding from natural feeling, temperament, or momentary impulse.

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