involuntary, nonvoluntary, unvoluntary
(adjective) not subject to the control of the will; “involuntary manslaughter”; “involuntary servitude”; “an involuntary shudder”; “It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat”- John F.Kennedy
involuntary
(adjective) controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control; “involuntary muscles”; “gave an involuntary start”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
involuntary (comparative more involuntary, superlative most involuntary)
Without intention; unintentional.
Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.
• (without intention): inadvertent, unintended; see also unintentional
• (not voluntary): unbewised, unvoluntary; see also compulsory
Source: Wiktionary
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
25 September 2024
(adjective) shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form; “a trained mind”; “trained pigeons”; “well-trained servants”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
