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spontaneous

adjective

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Arising naturally or suddenly without advance planning or outside prompting.

A spontaneous discussion began when someone noticed the unusual illustration.
Dictionary practice example.
When a guest missed the beginning of the college radio workshop, Tessa gave an impromptu introduction with only a moment to gather her thoughts. A spontaneous laugh followed when she noticed that both speakers had brought the same unusual notebook.
From Finding a Natural Delivery.
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