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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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