INVOLUNTARILY

involuntarily

(adverb) against your will; “he was involuntarily held against his will”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

involuntarily (comparative more involuntarily, superlative most involuntarily)

In an involuntary manner; done without conscious thought.

Source: Wiktionary


In*vol"un*ta*ri*ly, adv. Etym: [From Involuntary.]

Definition: In an involuntary manner; not voluntarily; not intentionally or willingly.

INVOLUNTARY

In*vol"un*ta*ry, a. Etym: [L. involuntarius. See In- not, and Voluntary.]

1. Not having will of the power of choice.

2. Not under the influence or control of the will; not voluntary; as, the involuntary movements of the body; involuntary muscle fibers.

3. Not proceeding from choice; done unwillingly; reluctant; compulsory; as, involuntary submission.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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